<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Tesla, under the leadership of CEO Elon Musk, is entering the robotaxi industry with the official launch of its service.Musk mentioned that the robotaxis will start operating in Austin, Texas, with a flat fee of $4.20 for customers.This move will position Tesla to compete with Waymo, the current leader in the autonomous taxi industry.Waymo has conducted 10 million paid rides and operates in several major cities, including Austin where Tesla will debut.Amazon, through the acquisition of Zoox, is also venturing into the industry and plans to produce 10,000 robotaxis annually.While Amazon and Zoox are planning to start services in Las Vegas this year and San Francisco next year, they are not as advanced as Waymo and Tesla.Elon Musk's announcement marks a significant development in the autonomous vehicle industry.