Overview

• Tesla plans to begin public robotaxi rides in Austin on June 22 with a pilot fleet.
• Up to 20 Model Y SUVs will operate in a geofenced area under remote human oversight to ensure safety.
• The service uses Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software, which has been tested on public roads in Austin and updated recently for the pilot.
• From June 28, Teslas will autonomously drive from the factory to customers’ homes in a separate self-delivery trial.
• Tesla intends to expand robotaxi operations to other US cities later in 2025 and faces regulatory scrutiny as it competes with Waymo.