Tesla Unveils Driverless Taxi Service in Texas
(MENAFN) Tesla unveils large-scale driverless taxi service in Texas, igniting fierce competition in the autonomous ride market
Tesla, the US electric vehicle giant, has officially introduced its "robotaxi" service in Texas, signaling the start of a broad rollout of driverless taxis across the state, according to posts from CEO Elon Musk on social media.
A select group of experts, influencers, and shareholders were given exclusive access to paid rides in Tesla’s autonomous vehicles, as showcased in videos shared on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The clips revealed that, although driverless, each vehicle had a human safety operator sitting in the front passenger seat during the trial rides.
This launch marks Tesla’s bold move to compete against established autonomous taxi services in both the United States and China, as the self-driving market rapidly grows, media reported.
Elon Musk celebrated the milestone on social media, calling it the "culmination of a decade of hard work," and highlighted the achievements of Tesla’s AI and chip development teams.
"Both the AI chip and software teams were built from scratch within Tesla," Musk emphasized.
Ahead of the pilot, Musk confirmed customers would pay "a $4.20 flat fee" for rides in these Tesla robotaxis.
Although Tesla showcased the futuristic Cybercab at their October "We, Robot" event, this sleek concept vehicle is not yet part of the initial robotaxi fleet.
Musk confirmed that the Cybercab is set to become the company’s autonomous taxi moving forward.
On launch day, Tesla cars sporting a discreet "robotaxi" badge on their sides were seen operating on the streets of Austin, Texas, giving a glimpse of what lies ahead for the company’s vision of driverless transport.
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