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Musk targets June 22 launch of Tesla’s long-promised robotaxi service

  • Elon Musk announced Tesla will launch a robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.
  • The launch date may change due to safety concerns as Tesla is being cautious.
  • Tesla Model Y SUVs have been seen being tested without drivers in Austin.
  • Musk had predicted a 2020 robotaxi service with 1 million driverless cars, which did not materialize.
  • Tesla has been refining its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and is under investigation for accidents involving it.
  • Musk claims new Teslas can drive unsupervised, but initial testing in Austin is geofenced to safe areas.
  • The approach is different from earlier FSD claims and resembles how Waymo introduces its services.
  • Unlike Musk's 2016 promise, Tesla cars need hardware upgrades for full self-driving capabilities.

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