<div id="readability-page-1">Tesla has officially launched its Robotaxi service platform with no driver in Austin, Texas. This is the first time Tesla has allowed driverless Robotaxis to pick up members of the public and take them around via the ride-sharing service the company has been developing for several years. Teslarati had a first-hand look at the launch of the Robotaxi service in Austin, as we are part of the Early Access group, which is a limited group of people that will be able to hail a driverless Model Y in the geofenced area in Texas. The Robotaxi platform is currently geofenced in a small portion of South Austin. It is roughly thirty minutes from end to end, and Tesla’s strategy is prioritizing safety through a number of safeguards that are implemented in this early program. There is a fixed price of just $4.20 for any ride, regardless of duration, at this time. This will not always be the case, however. When a wider customer base is allowed to hail Robotaxis, ride fares will vary on things like travel distance, length of trip, and potentially time of day. <blockquote> Here’s one of the first videos of Tesla Robotaxi ride : @BLKMDL3 https://t.co/LbVLoLtFGQ pic.twitter.com/PUQIqCRLQo — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) June 22, 2025</blockquote> The first rides kicked off at around 2 p.m. local time in Austin. They are confined to the back row of the Model Y, while a Tesla safety monitor sits in the passenger seat. Passengers will have their personal media and streaming settings available to them as the car will sync with their driver profiles. Rides are requested through a Robotaxi addition on the regular Tesla iOS app: <blockquote> Here’s our FIRST LOOK at the Tesla Robotaxi app! pic.twitter.com/kuEqP4n1SS — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) June 22, 2025</blockquote> The safety monitor is only there to ensure things go smoothly with each ride. They do not have pedals or a steering wheel on their side. The car is doing everything during these Robotaxi rides. The big takeaway from Robotaxi’s launch is that Tesla will begin generating additional revenue through this new stream. As concerns over demand and annual growth rate continue to take focus from doubters, Tesla’s continuous rollout of the Robotaxi fleet will expand potential revenue opportunities, potentially creating billions upon trillions of dollars in value. This is something Tesla permabulls like Cathie Wood of ARK Invest and Dan Ives of Wedbush have talked about for years: the launch of a driverless Robotaxi fleet that generates new income streams for Tesla. The post Tesla officially launches Robotaxi service with no driver appeared first on TESLARATI.</div>

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Tesla has launched its driverless Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, marking its first public ride-hailing offering. The service operates in a geofenced area, with rides priced at $4.20. Initially, rides are monitored by a safety supervisor, but the vehicle operates autonomously. This launch is expected to create new revenue streams for Tesla, potentially generating significant value as the Robotaxi fleet expands. The service is accessible via the Tesla app, allowing users to request rides seamlessly.

- Tesla has launched its driverless Robotaxi service platform in Austin, Texas, allowing public rides for the first time.  
- The service operates in a geofenced area of South Austin, with a fixed fare of $4.20 per ride, although prices may vary in the future.  
- This initiative aims to generate additional revenue for Tesla, potentially creating significant value as the Robotaxi fleet expands.  