“No,” Musk said. “No. NO.” There was a long pause.

“No mirrors, no pedals, no steering wheel. This is me taking responsibility for this decision.”...

“Let me be clear," he said slowly. “This vehicle must be designed as a clean Robotaxi. We’re going to take that risk. It’s my fault if it fucks up. ...”

, 2022 — from biography.

Four years later, that bet looks like it paid off.