<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Tesla's Robotaxi service launched to a limited number of users in downtown Austin with select individuals gaining early access to the driverless ride-hailing program and the new Robotaxi app.</li><li>Initial riders of the Robotaxi service experienced smooth rides with great awareness of road conditions, safe navigation around pedestrians, and comfortable stops even in busy parking lots.</li><li>Riders reported that the service worked well during both day and nighttime rides, offering benefits like dropping off at difficult-to-park tourist hotspots and providing a familiar and comfortable experience similar to existing Tesla cars with Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities.</li><li>The Robotaxi app was praised for its speed and efficiency in sending the vehicle to the user's location once a destination is chosen.</li><li>Feedback from riders has been overwhelmingly positive, with many describing the experience as intuitive, comfortable, and even surreal.</li></ul>

Tesla Robotaxi riders tout ‘smooth’ experience in first reviews of driverless service launch

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