Hey tech enthusiasts, Gail Alfar from Gail’s Tesla Podcast! Episode 136 captures a historic Sept 1 ride—our first public Robotaxi freeway cruise in Austin. The X video’s a must-see (under 5 minutes). Here’s the breakdown: tech, sunset vibes, and why this changes everything.
The Launch: Freeway Bound
Summoned a Model Y from central Austin, aiming for I-35. With a safety monitor aboard, the car merged onto the freeway like a seasoned pro—smooth acceleration, perfect lane discipline. FSD’s end-to-end AI predicted traffic flow, weaving past semis with ease. This ride came as a complete surprise to me, I expected a streets only Robotaxi, so when it hopped up onto the freeway, I was elated!
Sunset Cruise: Visual and Tech Win
Cruising north, the car handled lane switches and construction zones flawlessly. Then, the sunset stole the show—orange and purple painting the sky. No gripping the wheel, just soaking it in. Exiting toward downtown, it took a scenic bridge route over Lady Bird Lake. Zero interventions, pure chill.
Back to Base: City Street Mastery
Summoned another Robotaxi for the return. Surface streets? Handled—potholes dodged, lights synced. City lights flickered as we cruised Rainey Street. This is FSD Supervised evolving into Robotaxi’s core.
Tech Takeaways
- Highway Ready: Safe, confident merges and exits.
- Scalable Future: Fleet data refines every mile, hinting at mass rollout.
- Stress-Free Joy: Sunset rides without distraction—game on.
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