Tesla’s highly anticipated Robotaxi service has officially made its debut on the Texas Department of Transportation’s Automated Vehicle Deployment website, signaling its imminent launch in Austin later this month. The listing, discovered by a user named @teslayoda, indicates that Tesla’s autonomous ride-sharing operation is currently active in the Austin Metro area, with a tracking map showcasing a Robotaxi already in operation.
This exciting development comes hot on the heels of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s recent announcement of a “tentative” launch date for the Robotaxi service on June 22 in Austin, Texas. The Robotaxi fleet will initially consist of driverless Model Y vehicles, with plans to introduce two-seater Cybercabs and larger Robovans as the service expands to other states.
Powered by Tesla’s cutting-edge Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, the Robotaxi platform aims to provide low-cost and safe urban transportation without the need for a human operator. However, Tesla may face challenges ahead as the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has requested additional data on the performance of Tesla’s driverless vehicles in adverse weather conditions.
Despite potential regulatory hurdles and infrastructure limitations, the Austin Robotaxi pilot project appears to be on track for a successful launch. Interested individuals can track the progress of Tesla’s Robotaxi rollout in Austin by visiting the Texas DOT’s AV Deployment website and filtering under the “Tesla” category.
As the countdown to the official launch date continues, all eyes are on Tesla as it prepares to revolutionize the world of autonomous transportation with its innovative Robotaxi service. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking development in the days to come.