<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Tesla's robotaxi service launched to select users in Austin, with an option for riders to tip their non-human drivers.</li><li>When riders try to leave a tip, they discover it's a joke with a message saying 'Just Kidding' and an image of a cyberpunk hedgehog.</li><li>Elon Musk shared the post showcasing the prank, stating, 'Had to been done lol'.</li><li>Tesla launched its robotaxi service in Austin with rides not driven by humans, but with Tesla employees as passengers for safety.</li><li>The introduction of driverless taxis could disrupt the livelihoods of millions of human taxi and ride-hailing drivers.</li><li>Tipping, a controversial issue for drivers and riders, was humorously addressed by Tesla through the in-app joke.</li><li>While tipping is common in various service industries, data indicates that only 28% of rides on Uber and Lyft included tips in a study conducted by Gridwise.</li><li>Gig workers such as Uber and Lyft drivers rely on tips as part of their income.</li><li>Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comments on the matter.</li></ul>

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