Robotaxi Checklist · From my video notes
Robotaxis, checked like a rider.
The source list behind my video on Tesla and driverless cars. Five changes for ordinary riders: price, safety record, who is allowed to operate, the in-car experience, and access. The sources below are regulators, operators and wire reporting.
By Koki · October 2026
Check these before you ride
Regulator data first. Operator claims second.
Waymo · Safety
Waymo's safety hub: crash rates compared with human benchmarks, drawn from its published insurance and road data.
RegulatorCalifornia DMV · AV Permit Holders
The official list of companies permitted to test and deploy autonomous vehicles in California, with and without safety drivers.
Regulator dataNHTSA · Traffic Deaths, 2025 Estimates
The US regulator's latest fatality estimates. The baseline every robotaxi safety claim has to beat.
Wire reportingAP · Robotaxi Coverage
Associated Press reporting on the driverless rollout, including incidents and the regulators' responses.
OperatorTesla · Cybercab Support
Tesla's own support page for the Cybercab robotaxi: how riding, cleaning fees and accessibility features are supposed to work.
OperatorZoox · Las Vegas Launch
Zoox's journal post on launching its purpose-built robotaxi service in Las Vegas, with free rides at launch.