Tesla began its robotaxi service in June 2025 with a limited, low-key pilot in a specific neighborhood in Austin, Texas. The service initially used Model Y vehicles with a human safety driver present, accessible via a dedicated robotaxi app. While limited, this marks the first step in Tesla's planned autonomous ride-hailing expansion.
Key details regarding the initial launch:
The service is part of Tesla's push toward full autonomy, competing with established, driverless services from companies like Waymo.
