Tesla is launching its long-awaited Robotaxi service in Austin, but with a limited rollout and small fleet, marking a cautious start for the company’s autonomous ride-hailing venture.
Robotaxi announced by Elon Musk years ago with bold ambitions, the Robotaxi was originally pitched as a fully autonomous, transformative mobility solution — one that would ultimately make traditional car ownership obsolete. Back in 2019, Musk predicted Tesla owners would be able to send their cars out to earn money as autonomous taxis. That vision hasn’t materialized—yet.
Now, in 2025, the company is taking its first tangible step forward. But rather than launching a national or even statewide program, Tesla is opting for a soft launch in Austin US.
- Tesla’s long-awaited Robotaxi is set to launch in Austin on Sunday, marking a potential watershed moment for the company.
- Elon Musk’s Tesla Robotaxi is set to start offering rides on Sunday, but it will be a limited service with a small group of customers, falling short of his 2019 promises.
- Tesla is launching its Robotaxi service on Sunday, starting with a limited rollout in one city with a small fleet of vehicles, and inviting select influencers and big fans to test the ride.
- Tesla’s Robotaxi is set to start offering rides, but it’s still early days and uncertain whether it will have a significant impact on the company.
- Tesla’s Robotaxi launch may boost shares and shift conversation around the company’s financial situation, despite unanswered questions and lack of market recovery signs.
