What does Joe Rogan think of Tesla Full Self-Driving and Waymo?

Joe Rogan said he now lets Tesla's Full Self-Driving take him home from the comedy club so he can talk on the phone, keeping his hands near the wheel but feeling fully comfortable. He predicted that within five to ten years there will be no Uber drivers, only automated taxis. The group compared that with Waymo robotaxis in Austin and San Francisco, which they said had blocked a shootout scene and stalled during a power outage.

• Rogan said his first Tesla, around 2017, could hold a lane on Laurel Canyon but could not stop for lights.
• The group discussed South Korean drivers arrested for hacking Full Self-Driving onto Teslas where the feature is not approved.
• Rogan objected to paying monthly fees, such as for Apple CarPlay in some cars, to unlock features the hardware already has.

Source: our own transcription of the episode. The full conversation is on The Joe Rogan Experience (2026-10-30). Read the whole episode summary →

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