The expansion follows efforts to improve the fleet's ability to detect objects that blend into the environment at night. Musk stated that a primary challenge is ensuring the vehicles do not run over pets that are hard to see, specifically identifying grey kittens on grey tarmac in the dark as a critical safety target.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Robotaxi Extends Austin Service to 11pm from 10pm
Tech18 days ago
Elon Musk has increased the nighttime availability of his autonomous fleet to support riders traveling later in the evening. The Robotaxi service in Austin now remains active until 11pm, shifting the previous closing time from 10pm to allow passengers to get home more safely and comfortably.
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