Tesla takes a swipe at Waymo after it denies its robotaxis are driven by remote workers in the Philippines

Tesla launched its self-driving tax service in 2025. This year, its facing several scaling deadlines.

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• Waymo is facing heat from lawmakers for using remote workers in the Philippines to assist its robotaxis.
• Tesla used a debate over California's new robotaxi laws to fire a shot against its rival.
• Tesla said it only employs US-based robotaxi operators, adding that they are safer and more reliable.

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