Tesla (TSLA, Financials) is planning to roll out its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 12, Bloomberg reported, citing a source close to the matter. While the date isn't set in stone, it's currently the one being discussed inside the company.
The timing lines up with what CEO Elon Musk said earlier this month—that testing would begin before the end of June. It also signals a big shift in Tesla's priorities. Instead of focusing on a cheaper electric vehicle, the company is now betting big on self-driving tech and its Optimus robot.
For Tesla, this isn't just another product launch. With electric vehicle sales cooling and Musk making headlines for all the wrong reasons, the robotaxi rollout could be a defining moment. A smooth launch might help reassure investors that Tesla's bold bets on AI still have a real shot.
All eyes are now on June 12. Whether Tesla hits the mark or not could shape how the market views its future.
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