Auto • Jun 22, 2025

Tesla launches long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin

Tesla just kicked off its robotaxi service in Austin, putting 20 self-driving Model Ys on the road.
These cars drive themselves using Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, but there's still a safety monitor riding shotgun—just in case.

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Tesla's robotaxi service faces competition from Waymo and Zoox

For now, the service is only available to a small group within a set area of Austin. Elon Musk says the rollout will be slow and might change along the way.
If things go well, Tesla hopes to bring these driverless rides to other cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Analysts say this project could be huge for Tesla's future, but it'll have to prove itself against tough competition like Waymo and Zoox.