Tesla has launched public Robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, without a Safety Monitor for the first time. Previously, a Safety Monitor occupied the passenger seat to ensure safety during rides since the program began last June. This shift comes after internal testing, where employees demonstrated that rides could be conducted without an additional person in the vehicle. While not all vehicles in the Robotaxi fleet are unsupervised, a few are already operating without a Safety Monitor, and the company plans to gradually increase this number. The move marks a significant milestone for Tesla, as it indicates the company's confidence in its autonomous driving technology. With this development, Tesla aims to expand its ride-hailing service to more U.S. cities this year. The Austin program is unique, as it's the first instance of public driverless rides in Robotaxi globally. Meanwhile, Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software will no longer be available for outright purchase in Australia, shifting to a subscription model. This change has already been implemented in North America and is expected to happen in other markets soon. Additionally, in a separate development, the U.S. government has supplied around 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran amid internet shutdowns linked to protests. This is the first known instance of the U.S. directly providing satellite systems inside the country, aimed at countering the Iranian government's attempts to restrict online access.