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Tesla to Launch Limited Robotaxi Service in Austin on June 22

Tesla is proceeding despite calls by Texas lawmakers to postpone until updated self-driving regulations apply.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 10: In an aerial view, Waymo cars are seen parked at a Waymo facility on June 10, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Robo-taxi company Waymo has limited service in San Francisco after several Waymo cars were set on fire and destroyed during the anti-immigration protests in Los Angeles over the past week. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Tesla will begin an invitation-only robotaxi service in Austin on June 22 using 10 to 20 Model Y SUVs operating within a defined geofence.
  • Each ride will include a human safety monitor in the front passenger seat supported by remote teleoperation.
  • Service hours run from 6 a.m. to midnight and may be suspended during inclement weather.
  • Democratic Texas lawmakers have urged Tesla to delay its launch until new autonomous vehicle regulations take effect on September 1.
  • The trials underscore safety concerns with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system and lag behind Waymo’s paid robotaxi operations in several cities.