Ex-Waymo CEO Criticizes Tesla Robotaxi as Not Driverless
Sunday, 17 August 2025 () Former Waymo CEO John Krafcik criticized Tesla's San Francisco robotaxi rollout, calling it not truly driverless due to human safety drivers inside Model Y vehicles. Amid intensifying rivalry, Waymo leads with fully autonomous rides in multiple cities, while Tesla pushes ambitious plans facing regulatory and technical hurdles. This battle could disrupt ride-hailing giants like Uber.
Tesla has officially entered India, launching its first showroom at Mumbai’s BKC with the Model Y on display. Priced at ₹61 lakh on-road, the Model Y marks Tesla’s push into India’s luxury EV..
FILE PHOTO: John Krafcik, CEO of Waymo, speaks during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit Thomson Reuters Ex-Waymo CEO John Krafcik remains... Upworthy