Tesla begins testing fully autonomous robotaxi services in real-world environments with the Model Y seen driving autonomously in Austin.
A video posted by @TerrapinTerpene and reposted by Elon Musk shows the Model Y navigating a busy street in Austin, demonstrating safe driving behaviors.
Elon Musk shared plans from the 2024 Tesla Annual Shareholder's Meeting, where Tesla owners can add or remove their cars from the robotaxi fleet using the Tesla app.
Musk compared the concept to a combination of Airbnb and Uber, allowing owners to monetize their vehicles while not in use.
Owners can seamlessly add or subtract their cars from the fleet based on their availability, potentially earning more than the monthly payment.
Musk expressed confidence in the revenue-generating potential for owners, with Tesla taking a revenue share from the robotaxi service.
Musk teased a tentative launch date of June 22 for public use of the robotaxi service pending stringent safety protocols.
In a tweet, Musk hinted at launching the robotaxi service in Austin over Los Angeles, highlighting the tech rivalry between Texas and California.