<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Tesla's robotaxi service has officially launched with the first reviews indicating a mix of positive and some issues.</li><li>Musk announced the robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas, on June 22, with a flat fee of $4.20 for rides.</li><li>Reviews from users like Sawyer Merritt were mostly positive, reporting smooth and comfortable rides with no critical safety issues.</li><li>Merritt suggested improvements for the app, such as adjusting pickup spots and enabling precise pin drops.</li><li>Some videos showed minor issues like the robotaxi stopping for a police vehicle or correcting navigation errors.</li><li>Despite these issues, users like Rob Maurer found the ride pleasing and smoother compared to other robotaxis like Waymo's.</li><li>Impressive videos surfaced on social media showing the robotaxi pulling over for emergency vehicles and navigating construction on narrow streets.</li><li>The launch is considered successful overall, with Tesla planning to have hundreds of thousands of self-driving Teslas on the road by next year.</li></ul>

First Reviews for Elon Musk's Tesla Robotaxis Are In

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