Tesla's CEO Elon Musk announced plans to initiate a trial run of the company's autonomous Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. The trial is set to begin on June 22, with Musk attending the launch event. However, he noted the start date could change due to safety concerns.
The trial will feature a small fleet of 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles equipped with Tesla's latest "unsupervised" Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. The Robotaxi service will initially operate within a geofenced area, with Tesla employees remotely monitoring the fleet's performance. Musk also revealed that Tesla plans to conduct its first self-delivery from the factory to a customer's home on June 28, coinciding with his birthday.
Tesla's Autopilot and FSD features have faced scrutiny due to safety incidents and regulatory investigations. If the trial proceeds as scheduled, June 22 could mark a significant milestone for autonomous driving technology, potentially influencing Tesla's stock (TSLA, Financial) and market sentiment.
Earlier, Musk shared a video on social media showing a black Model Y SUV, marked with "Robotaxi" graffiti, navigating Austin streets without a human safety supervisor, yielding to pedestrians at a crosswalk.
