US EditionTesla Debuts Driverless Model Y Robotaxis in Austin
- Tesla launched its driverless Model Y robotaxi service on Sunday, June 22, 2025, operating in a limited area of Austin, Texas, with rides at a flat fee of $4.20.
- The launch followed state lawmakers' requests to delay until a new autonomous vehicle safety law takes effect on September 1, signaling cautious regulatory oversight.
- The initial fleet consists of about 10 or 20 2025 Model Y vehicles equipped with a new unsupervised version of Tesla's Full Self-Driving software and includes Tesla safety monitors in passenger seats.
- Elon Musk said the company would be 'super paranoid' about safety and is ready to delay the rollout if needed, while critics urge greater transparency to build public trust in the system.
- Tesla's robotaxi debut marks the first major test of Musk's autonomous vehicle approach amid scrutiny from regulators and competitors like Waymo, with implications for scalability and safety standards.
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