Tesla has started testing its autonomous robotaxi service in Austin, but it’s limited and exclusive. The first riders were handpicked fans and #investors who livestreamed their excitement about the driverless experience.
🤔 How it works
⚫ The service operates in a small geofenced zone in Austin from 6 AM to midnight
⚫ Each ride costs $4.20
⚫ A #Tesla employee is present in every car in case of issues
⚫ Only 10–20 vehicles are currently in use
🚗 What early riders saw
⚫ The car avoids pedestrians and parks on its own, though it occasionally brakes unexpectedly
⚫ Some influencers said the ride was “better than with a human driver”
⚫ Elon Musk promised to scale the service and expand it to other U.S. cities
Tesla isn’t alone in the race — Waymo (Google) and Zoox (Amazon) already operate in Austin. But after high-profile failures from Uber and Cruise, safety remains the key concern.