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Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service in Austin, Paving the Way for Autonomous Ride-Hailing Expansion

by Team Lumida
June 23, 2025
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  1. Tesla has launched its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, with up to 20 Model Y vehicles operating autonomously within a geofenced area.
  2. The service uses Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, with safety monitors in the passenger seat and remote monitoring for navigation assistance.
  3. Tesla plans to introduce two new robotaxi models, the Cybercab and Robovan, by 2026, featuring no steering wheels or pedals.
  4. Elon Musk estimates autonomous vehicles could add $5 trillion to$10 trillion* to Tesla’s market cap, with ARK Invest projecting a $951 billion* robotaxi business by 2029.
  5. Competitors like Waymo and Zoox are already operating in multiple cities, with Waymo completing over 250,000 paid trips weekly.

What Happened?

Tesla has officially launched its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, marking its entry into the autonomous ride-hailing market. The service, which uses Tesla Model Y vehicles equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, is currently available to a select group of invitees within a geofenced area.

The vehicles operate without a human driver but include a safety monitor in the passenger seat. Tesla has also equipped the cars with microphones to respond to emergency vehicle sirens and plans to remotely monitor their performance.

Tesla’s robotaxi service is part of a broader strategy to expand into autonomous ride-hailing, with plans to introduce two new models, the Cybercab and Robovan, by 2026. These vehicles will feature a fully autonomous design with no steering wheels or pedals.


Why It Matters?

The launch of Tesla’s robotaxi service represents a significant step in the company’s efforts to diversify its revenue streams and capitalize on the growing autonomous vehicle market. Elon Musk has tied Tesla’s future to its robotics and AI business, projecting that autonomous vehicles could add trillions to the company’s market cap.

However, Tesla faces stiff competition from industry leaders like Waymo, which already operates in multiple cities and completes over 250,000 paid trips weekly. Regulatory hurdles and skepticism from investors about the size of the robotaxi market also pose challenges.

Tesla’s ability to scale its robotaxi service and achieve profitability will be critical in determining its success in this competitive and rapidly evolving industry.


What’s Next?

Tesla plans to expand its robotaxi service to cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Antonio, with Elon Musk projecting hundreds of thousands of fully autonomous Teslas on U.S. roads by the end of 2026.

The company is also advocating for federal regulations to streamline the deployment of autonomous vehicles across the country. Meanwhile, competitors like Waymo and Zoox are expanding their operations, intensifying the race for dominance in the autonomous ride-hailing market.

Investors and industry observers will closely monitor Tesla’s progress, particularly its ability to overcome regulatory challenges, scale its operations, and compete with established players in the space.

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