US EditionTesla launches long-discussed robotaxi service
- Tesla launched its long-anticipated robotaxi service on June 23, 2025, in Austin, Texas, featuring a small fleet of vehicles operating in a limited area.
- This launch followed a decade of development since Elon Musk first announced the robotaxi initiative around 2016 and unveiled a prototype in October 2024.
- The robotaxis currently operate between 6 a.m. and midnight within a geofenced downtown zone, carry safety drivers, and offer rides to invited influencers and shareholders for a flat fee of $4.20.
- Musk praised the launch as the result of ten years of dedicated effort, while analysts noted the modest rollout as Tesla faces strong competition from established players like Waymo in the autonomous vehicle market.
- The pilot suggests Tesla's cautious entry into robotaxi services, signaling continued investment in AI and autonomy, but regulatory scrutiny and market competitiveness present ongoing challenges.
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The American Road Safety Agency (NHTSA) has asked Tesla to report to him after reporting several incidents with his taxi without a driver, launched for the first time on Sunday in Austin (Texas) with an extremely limited service at this stage.
Videos show Tesla robotaxis appearing to violate traffic laws in Austin
Tesla's robotaxi rollout in Austin, Texas might not be off to a sterling start, and we're not talking about the safety concerns reportedly raised by city officials a couple of weeks ago. The long-awaited robotaxi service launched over the weekend in Austin, available only to a select group of riders. The price? A fixed $4.20 — hahaha, get it? Weed. Just days after the launch, videos surfaced online that appear to show the autonomous vehicles mak…
Elon Musk's Tesla Robotaxis Caught on Video Driving Erratically on Texas Streets
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has contacted Tesla following the circulation of videos on social media depicting the company's robotaxis driving erratically on public roads in Austin, Texas.
Travels in the first Tesla robotaxis to start operating in Austin are more than bumpy, the autonomous driving system still needs to improve.
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