Why is Bradford going to Austin?

Bradford is heading to Austin to test Tesla’s Robotaxi firsthand. He’ll be documenting the experience and sharing live updates with the Rebellionaire audience.

What is Tesla’s Robotaxi?

Tesla’s Robotaxi is a fully autonomous vehicle designed to drive without human input. It uses Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and AI neural networks to navigate roads.

How can I follow Bradford’s Robotaxi testing?

Rebellionaire will be posting real-time updates on this page as Bradford tests Tesla’s Robotaxi in Austin. Readers are also encouraged to share what they’d like to see tested.

Can I suggest something for the Robotaxi test?

Absolutely. We’re inviting readers to drop their ideas and challenges for Bradford to try during his Robotaxi adventure—just leave a comment on the page.

Tesla Robotaxi Austin Adventure

Rebellionaire Staff
Jun 24
3 min read

Updated: Jun 25

6/25/25 12:26 PM EDT:

Larry's First Ride Impressions (Part 1 & 2)

So this was Larry’s first Tesla Robotaxi ride.Destination? In-N-Out.Grok’s on the mic, getting grilled about burger quality.

And honestly? The drive was so uneventful we stopped paying attention. Which—let’s be real—is exactly what you want from a car with no driver.

🎥 Watch Part 1

Part 2? Same vibes. Still interrogating Grok.Still gliding toward In-N-Out like the Robotaxi’s done it a thousand times.

🎥 Watch Part 2

More soon. This ride report’s just getting started.

6/25/25 7:47 AM EDT:

Bradford is back on the road again!

6/24/25 3:51 PM EDT:

Just wrapped another Robotaxi ride with JC Christopher—this time to the Embassy Suites on Congress Ave.

The twist? A UPS truck was completely blocking the hotel’s lobby driveway. No room to pull in, no signs of it moving.

So what did the Robotaxi do?Let us out calmly, reversed behind the truck, navigated to the foot of the driveway, and then carried on like nothing happened.

We’re not exaggerating—most adult drivers would’ve panicked or just sat there honking. This was clean.And yes, we caught it on video.

6/24/35 2:55 PM EDT:

Talk about threading the needle.

Bradford’s Robotaxi just squeezed out of a parking lot that barely had room to breathe—walls on one side, cars on the other, and zero help from a human.

It pulled it off like it’s done it a hundred times.Which, to be clear, it hasn’t.

Check out the clip below. We were one backup beep away from a heart attack.

More soon. This car’s just getting warmed up.

6/24/25 12:10 PM EDT:

First real moment of truth: Tesla Robotaxi pulled off an unprotected left—and yeah, it used the middle lane like a seasoned local.

No hesitation, no drama. Just smooth assertiveness.We’ve got the video, and it’s... kinda wild to watch.

More coming soon. Keep sending us what you want to see tested.

6/24/25 10:40 AM EDT:

Bradford just hailed his first official Robotaxi ride. The car’s 14 minutes out and headed his way. This is it—the first real test begins now. Let’s see if it rolls up smooth or takes a detour through 1990s GPS logic.

Stay locked in. More to come.

Tweet with a map of Austin, showing a Tesla Robotaxi service area boundary. The app marks "Outside Service Area." Map has dark theme.

6/24/25 9:33 AM EDT:

Bradford’s landed in Austin and already hit his first snag—he’s just outside the Robotaxi service zone. The app gave him the dreaded “Outside Service Area” message. So close, yet so... manually driven.

He’s heading in now. Let us know what you want to see once he’s inside the zone. Hot takes welcome.

Tweet by Bradford about testing Tesla's Robotaxi in Austin with invite image. Shows a car at sunset on a road and early access details.

06/24/25

It’s go time.

Bradford’s flying to Austin today to kick off what might be the weirdest, most exciting test ride of his life. Tesla’s Robotaxi is live down there, and somebody’s gotta get in the backseat and see if this thing can actually drive itself without launching into a curb—or a Whataburger drive-thru.

So, yeah. He volunteered as tribute.

We’ll be updating this page with the full play-by-play once wheels hit Texas tarmac. First impressions, weird behavior, human vs. AI showdowns in a four-way stop—whatever happens, it’s getting documented.

In the meantime, throw your thoughts in here: What do you want to see tested? Sharp left turns? Downtown traffic? Late-night pickup missions?

We’re all ears—and so is the car, probably.

Stay tuned. This is gonna get interesting.