Overview

• The pilot fleet of about 10 Model Ys covers a roughly five-mile radius in central Austin under a strict geofence.
• The service runs from 6 a.m. to midnight via a dedicated app and charges a flat $4.20 fare per ride.
• Early access invites allow users to hail fully driverless vehicles with a safety monitor in the front passenger seat.
• Tesla faces competition from Waymo and Zoox and must navigate new state safety regulations ahead of its planned expansion.
• The company aims to scale to hundreds of vehicles in Austin and other U.S. cities and introduce a Cybercab with no pedals or steering wheel in 2026.