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Tesla Launches Long-Promised Robotaxi Service for Select Riders

A vehicle Tesla is using for robotaxi testing in Austin on June 20.Photographer: Eli Hartman/Bloomberg

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By Kara Carlson

June 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM UTC

Updated on

June 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM UTC

Tesla Inc. rolled out its long-awaited robotaxi service to a handful of users following almost a decade of hype from Elon Musk, kicking off a precarious new era for the carmaker.

Several of the online influencers who were hand-picked for early access streamed videos of their initial rides during the Sunday afternoon launch. One X user who goes by Bearded Tesla showed the empty driver seat during a trip in a red Model Y SUV that lasted just over 10 minutes.