Archive · 21 May 2025
Tesla Set to Launch Robotaxi Trial in Austin, Texas by June
Tesla plans to launch driverless robotaxis in Austin, Texas by the end of June.
Elon Musk said the company will start with a small number of self-driving cars and gradually increase the number.
A successful launch is very important for Tesla.
The US road safety regulator is asking questions about how these cars will work in bad weather.
Musk says Tesla may license its self-driving software to other car companies.
Tesla is also working on advanced computer chips and data centers for its artificial intelligence.
Tesla plans to begin a robotaxi service test in Austin, Texas, by the end of June.
Elon Musk stated the initial rollout will include around 10 self-driving cars.
The company plans to scale up the number of robotaxis to approximately 1,000 within a few months.
Tesla faces safety questions from the US regulator regarding its full self-driving (FSD) software.
Tesla is in talks with other automakers to license its FSD software.
- Who
- Tesla, led by Elon Musk, and xAI.
- What
- Tesla is launching a robotaxi trial in Austin, Texas.
- When
- Expected to start by the end of June.
- Where
- Austin, Texas.
- Why
- To launch its robotaxi service.
Tesla
NHTSA
Robotaxi Launch
Tesla
Tesla is set to begin a test of its long-promised robotaxi service on schedule in Austin, Texas, by the end of June.
NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been investigating collisions involving Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) advanced driver assistance software.
- Company
- Tesla
- Robotaxi Trial Location
- Austin, Texas
- Launch Date
- End of June
- Vehicles at Launch
- About 10
- Scaling Up
- About a thousand in a few months
- Software
- FSD
- xAI merger
- Possible, but not currently being considered
