Summary
Tesla launched its robotaxi service for the first time in Austin, Texas. The initial rollout included a small number of cars with a human safety operator in the passenger seat. Tesla aims to compete with other self-driving taxi services.
Key Facts
- Tesla's robotaxi service started on Sunday in Austin, Texas.
- Videos showed analysts, influencers, and shareholders trying the service.
- Each car had a human safety operator in the passenger seat for safety.
- Elon Musk praised Tesla's AI and chip design teams for their work.
- Current robotaxis are existing Tesla cars, not the new "Cybercab" model.
- Tesla's service faces competition from companies like Waymo and Zoox.
- The service relies on Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, which has faced safety reviews.
- The robotaxi market is expected to grow significantly by 2035.
