Tesla Robotaxi and Waymo come head-to-head in Texas, see how they react
Published on Jul 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM (UTC-4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Jul 16, 2025 at 8:10 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This was the moment a Tesla Robotaxi and Waymo came head-to-head in Austin, Texas.
The two self-driving cars have been the talk of the automotive world in recent months.
But a passenger filmed the moment that the two came to meet each other on the street in Austin.
It wasn’t quite a clash of the titans, but if self-driving cars could have an awkward moment, this would be it.
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Waymo and Tesla Robotaxi met each other in Texas
A clip was shared online in which passengers in a Tesla Robotaxi were watching on as their car came face to face with a Waymo.
Anuarbek Imanbaev, a self described ‘Tesla geek’, shared the clip to X.
“First Robot vs. Robot Faceoff! Robotaxi vs. Waymo in Austin,” he captioned the video.
It’s not quite a face-off in what we’d usually imagine with robots, where lazars are being fired and chunks of metal are being ripped off.
But it’s a stand-off nonetheless.
The face down came as the two cars came to a narrow opening on the road.
It wasn’t clear which car would be the one to back down and let the other pass.
In fact, it took five minutes for a conclusion to be reached.
In the end, it was the Robotaxi that gave way and allowed the Waymo through.
Many people were quick to suggest that a remote operator had resolved the situation.
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Austin has been one of the epicenters of the robotaxi phenomenon.
Waymo has expanded its operations across the US, beginning with Phoenix.
And now that the Tesla robotaxi has been rolled out there too, something of a rivalry might be brewing.
Tesla is looking to compete with Waymo in other cities now too, including San Francisco.
We probably won’t know who the ‘victor’ is for another few years.
Or maybe it’ll be like Pepsi and Coca-Cola, and these two could co-exist alongside each others as rivals.
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Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
