<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Tesla has launched its CyberCab robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, with a flat fee of $4.20 per ride.</li><li>The service is invite-only, using a fleet of 10-20 Model Y vehicles with safety monitors in the front passenger seat.</li><li>Safety monitors can intervene if necessary, with additional backup from chase cars and remote drivers.</li><li>Operating hours are from 6 AM to 12 AM, avoiding highways, airports, and adverse weather conditions.</li><li>The service area in Austin is limited and mapped along the Colorado River, Highway 183, Highways 290 and 71, and Zilker Park.</li><li>Future plans include a fully autonomous CyberCab sedan without a steering wheel, with production set for 2026.</li><li>Tesla aims to expand to Los Angeles and San Francisco, allowing owners to integrate personal vehicles into the fleet.</li><li>Elon Musk expects the robotaxi service to have a significant financial impact for Tesla by mid to late next year.</li><li>Initial rides have been relatively uneventful, with users comparing the app interface to Uber.</li></ul>

Tesla rolls out robotaxis in Texas

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