Tesla is on the brink of launching its highly anticipated Robotaxi ride-hailing suite, and as more details emerge, it becomes clear that the company has codenamed the project ‘Alicorn.’ This mythical creature, combining the features of a unicorn and a pegasus, may hold the key to Tesla’s vision of cars generating passive income for their owners.
CEO Elon Musk first introduced the concept of a car working as a driverless Robotaxi back in April 2019, suggesting that owners could earn between $10,000 and $30,000 annually while their vehicles are in operation. This aligns with Tesla’s goal of offering a ride-hailing platform that not only serves as a personal vehicle but also as a source of revenue for its owners.
The unveiling of Project Alicorn, as revealed through a decompilation of the Tesla mobile app, indicates that the company is gearing up for the imminent launch of the Robotaxi service in June. Interestingly, all features related to the Robotaxi will be integrated into the main Tesla app, streamlining the user experience for owners.
While the initial rollout in Austin will be modest, with only 10 to 20 cars operating in the city, Tesla has ambitious plans to expand the Robotaxi platform to more cities later this year. The company envisions a future where most of the fleet will consist of cars purchased by consumers, further emphasizing the potential for passive income generation.
The decompiled version of the Tesla app also hints at the possibility of owners being able to call their vehicles, indicating that Tesla is preparing for a future where cars can operate autonomously without any human intervention. Full Self-Driving technology will play a crucial role in enabling cars to navigate and pick up passengers while owners sit back and collect earnings.
In the long run, Tesla aims to transition its fleet to fully autonomous vehicles, where cars will operate as Robotaxis without the need for drivers. This revolutionary approach to ride-hailing could redefine the way we perceive car ownership and transportation services.
As Tesla gears up for the launch of its Robotaxi service, the anticipation continues to build, with Project Alicorn symbolizing the company’s innovative approach to combining technology, transportation, and revenue generation in a seamless and futuristic manner.