Tesla began its long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on Sunday, June 22, 2025, marking what CEO Elon Musk called the “culmination of a decade of hard work” on his social platform X. The launch is modest: about 10-20 Model Y SUVs operating in limited “geofenced” areas of South and Central Austin, with safety personnel in the front passenger seat. Rides cost a flat $4.20 fee and are currently available only to invited customers, primarily social media influencers. “The AI chip and software teams were built from scratch within Tesla,” Musk noted on X, highlighting the company’s in-house development approach. … Continue reading Tesla’s Robotaxi Service Debuts in Austin with $4.20 Rides While Waymo Already Delivers 250,000 Weekly Trips