Tesla has been named as an official autonomous vehicle (AV) operator in Austin, Texas, ahead of its upcoming robotaxi service launch in the city.
The company is listed on the Austin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website, but it is still in the testing phase along with most other AV operators in Austin.
Initially, Tesla will deploy the robotaxi service as a limited pilot program using Model Y vehicles to test in safe areas within geo-mapped boundaries.
Elon Musk has hinted that the public in Austin could be ready to use Tesla's Robotaxi service without an invitation by the end of June.