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Austin resident Blythe Christopher said she believes the new fully autonomous Tesla taxis are unsafe.(Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Local concerns mount as Musk launches new Tesla robotaxis in Austin

By Haley McLeod

Tesla Inc. owner Elon Musk announced the “tentative” launch of the company's fully autonomous robotaxis in Austin beginning June 22.

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From left, Austin Council member Vanessa Fuentes, Mayor Kirk Watson, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport CEO Ghizlane Badawi, Whiting-Turner Contracting spokesperson Ray MacKeen and Roderick Hudson, Director of Field Offices for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection celebrate the opening of a newly improved International Arrivals area at the Austin airport. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
1st major project complete in Austin airport ...
A stop sign holds up a sign for FM 969 in Bastrop.
FM 969 public input closes June 16
CARTS on-demand now reaches all areas within Bastrop's city limits. (Courtesy CARTS)
Bastrop expands CARTS on-demand ride service citywide
Contractors wearing bright green safety vests and white helmets work on the state highway.
ICYMI: Nightly Hwy. 71 closures continue in Bastrop; frontage road work should finish late May
The study will focus on the area of FM 969 that runs from SH 130 to SH 71 in Travis and Bastrop counties. (Community Impact staff)
Help shape Bastrop, Travis counties' transportation plans by June 16
Drivers should anticipate delays and exercise caution in construction zones. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
Hwy. 71 night closures begin in Bastrop; expect delays through June
The Agnes Street expansion will widen the roadway from two to four lanes, improving access from Home Depot to Walmart and reducing traffic congestion, with infrastructure upgrades planned. The city is considering adding Blacktail Drive to the project. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
Agnes Street extension project could include Blacktail Drive, pending final city approval
The outdoor patio at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is now open to the public, offering lounge chairs, picnic tables and a front-row view of planes in flight. (Courtesy Austin-Bergstrom International Airport)
Austin airport’s best-kept secret is back open for travelers
The $4 billion airport expansion program will see the creation of thousands of jobs and hundreds of local business opportunities over the next five years. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
Austin airport opens doors to local contractors amid progress on $4B expansion
Burleson Crossing East construction
Bastrop City Council greenlights new turn lane into Burleson Crossing East development
A road is filled with bumper-to-bumper vehicles.
Help shape Central Texas' transportation plans by April 14
Beginning May 28, Southwest Airlines will no longer be offering two free checked bags. (Courtesy Southwest Airlines)
Southwest Airlines to no longer offer free checked bags
City officials stand in a row holding shovels of dirt with a tractor in the background at the project site.
Check out the latest on 2 Bastrop transportation projects