Tesla has date in mind for Austin Robotaxi launch: Report
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By Mack Shaw
May 28, 2025
Elon Musk is planning to begin Tesla’s Robotaxi service in Austin on June 12, according to a report from Bloomberg.
The new service would offer fully automated rides for hire within the city, steering the car manufacturer towards a driverless vehicle-centric model.
According to Bloomberg, the long-awaited program, which was generally poised for a June launch without a specific date announced, will hit Austin streets in June’s second week. Bloomberg cites a “person familiar with the matter” in their reporting.
The anonymous source reportedly informed Bloomberg that the June 12 date has been discussed internally and could still change.
In a previous statement, Musk said the program would begin with about 10 automated vehicles, followed by an expansion of thousands of vehicles if the test launch proves successful.