Tesla's Robotaxi Service to Launch in Austin on June 22

Tesla is set to launch its highly anticipated robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025, following regulatory approval from the Texas Department of Transportation. The service will initially operate in downtown Austin and near the Tesla Gigafactory, using a fleet of modified Model Y vehicles equipped with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and advanced sensors.

       The robotaxi service, part of Tesla’s autonomous driving push, will allow users to book rides via a dedicated app, with fares expected to be competitive with traditional ride-hailing services. Tesla aims to scale the service across Texas cities by 2026, pending further approvals. This launch marks a key milestone in Tesla’s vision for a fully autonomous ride-sharing network, though challenges like regulatory hurdles and public trust in self-driving technology remain.