Tesla’s highly anticipated Robotaxi ride-hailing suite is finally nearing its launch after years of planning. The company has codenamed the suite as ‘Alicorn,’ drawing inspiration from the mythical creature that combines the features of both a unicorn and a pegasus. This name choice hints at the dual nature of the vehicle, serving as a personal car and a source of passive income through autonomous ride-hailing services.
CEO Elon Musk first mentioned the concept of cars earning money while their owners sleep back in 2019, with the potential to generate substantial annual income. The Robotaxi platform, set to be integrated into the Tesla mobile app, will allow users to seamlessly access both personal and ride-hailing services from a single interface.
The recent decompilation of the Tesla app revealed specific coding related to ‘Project Alicorn,’ indicating the company’s readiness to launch the Robotaxi service in June, starting in Austin. While the initial rollout will be conservative with a limited number of cars, Tesla aims to expand the service to more cities later this year. The long-term vision involves incorporating consumer-owned vehicles into the Robotaxi fleet, enabling owners to generate revenue by simply adding their cars to the platform.
The latest app features suggest that Tesla is actively preparing for a future where vehicles can operate as Robotaxis without human intervention, relying solely on Full Self-Driving technology. This aligns with Musk’s vision of a driverless fleet that can efficiently pick up and drop off passengers while owners earn income passively. Ultimately, Tesla aims to transition to a fully autonomous Robotaxi system, where cars operate independently without the need for human drivers.
As Tesla gears up for the imminent launch of its Robotaxi service, the integration of advanced features into the Tesla app signals a significant step towards realizing Musk’s ambitious vision of a future where cars can work for their owners and contribute to a sustainable transportation ecosystem. Stay tuned for the exciting developments in the world of autonomous ride-hailing as Tesla paves the way for the future of urban mobility.