Tesla Teases Potential Launch Date for Robotaxi in Austin
Tesla has dropped a major hint about the possible launch date for its Robotaxi ride-hailing platform in Austin, Texas. This sheds more light on when we can expect the service to kick off.
Over the past few months, Tesla has been in discussions with the City of Austin in preparation for the launch of its ride-hailing service. The company has also been enhancing its Full Self-Driving suite to ensure safe and supervised rides initially, with the assistance of teleoperators.
While Tesla has announced that it anticipates the Robotaxi service to commence in Austin in June, an exact date has not been confirmed yet.
Recently, Tesla hinted at a potential launch date of June 1st in a cryptic post shared on May 1st:
While this date is speculative, it marks the first time that Tesla has hinted at a specific launch date, indicating a level of seriousness in their intentions.
Although Tesla has faced delays in the past, such as with the rollout of their Full Self-Driving platform, the company appears committed to the June timeline for the Robotaxi launch.
CEO Elon Musk has expressed confidence in launching Robotaxi in Austin by June, initially focusing on the Model Y for unsupervised autonomy.
Musk mentioned that the first rides may be limited to a select group, with the general public gaining access later in the month. The initial fleet is expected to consist of 10 to 20 vehicles, which will be closely monitored before scaling up rapidly.
While the June 1st launch date for Robotaxi remains speculative, Tesla’s determination to achieve this milestone is evident. If successful, it could be a significant accomplishment for the company.