<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Early access riders have been livestreaming and sharing their experiences of Tesla's robotaxi service launched in Austin.</li><li>The rides were mostly smooth, with some minor hiccups experienced by riders.</li><li>The service is limited to invited users, mainly Tesla influencers and shareholders.</li><li>The robotaxi app experience is similar to Uber, with a $4.20 flat fee per ride.</li><li>There is a geofence limiting the areas the robotaxi can operate in Austin.</li><li>Each robotaxi currently has a human supervisor in the front passenger seat.</li><li>The vehicles include a rear screen for passengers with real-time destination information.</li><li>Some issues observed include temporary lane deviations, exceeding speed limits, and dubious pickup locations.</li><li>On the positive side, the robotaxi shows smooth turns, consistent distance maintenance, and adaptive driving behavior.</li><li>The robotaxi demonstrated good maneuvering in busy parking lots and responded appropriately to emergency vehicles.</li></ul>

Tesla's robotaxi hit the streets of Austin. I watched 2 hours of videoed rides, and I have some thoughts.

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