Three days with Tesla Robotaxi. 62 total rides. Here’s what actually happened when I put the autonomous future to the test. 
Most surprising discovery: I saw more human driving errors than Robotaxi mistakes. Humans got in wrong lanes 5 times. The Robotaxi never made a bad lane choice once.
Instant ride matching is underrated. No waiting for driver approval or cycling through options. Just immediate connection. Makes the whole experience seamless.
Pedestrian interactions were impressive. The Robotaxi anticipated pedestrian movements and slowed or stopped when needed. Many pedestrians waved thanks without knowing it was self-driving.
The Robotaxi actively avoided unprotected left turns on busy multi-lane streets. Instead it would take a right, then left at the next light to rejoin the road. Safety over speed.
Drop-offs happen away from main roads when possible. The car turns onto side streets near your destination so you’re not opening doors into traffic. Thoughtful design.
Tesla isn’t allowing highway driving yet. Most accidents happen on city streets but most fatalities are on highways. Smart precaution even though Tesla highway tech is proven.
Safety monitor was present and did disengage the system twice during my rides. Once when the car attempted highway access. Human oversight still essential.
Edge case issue: pickup locations near service area boundaries can fail even when you’re technically inside the coverage zone. Had to Uber to our first pickup point.
App connectivity problems on longer rides. Lost ability to pull over or call support on phone but rear screen controls still worked. Needs consistency across interfaces.
Feature request: mid-ride destination changes. Would add flexibility for when plans shift during the journey. Seems like an obvious next step.
The Model Y backseat with panoramic glass roof was surprisingly enjoyable. Driving through tree-lined areas felt open and peaceful. Pure vibes.
Bottom line: it just worked. The technology delivered on its promise. Surprisingly enjoyable experience that exceeded expectations.
Rating: 69 out of 42. The future of transportation is here and it’s better than I expected.
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Correction they disengaged ONCE during my rides. It was to prevent it from going on the higway.
CORRECTION: they disengaged ONCE during my rides. It was to prevent it from going on the higway.
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