Musk targets June 22 launch of Tesla’s long-promised robotaxi service

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June 11, 2025, 3:25 PM

• •Tesla's robotaxi service is expected to start on June 22 in Austin, Texas.
• •Musk claims Tesla is "being super paranoid about safety."
• •The robotaxi service is a long-promised feature.
• •The vehicles will be geofenced to "safest" areas of Austin.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the launch of his long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22. This marks a significant step toward autonomous driving for Tesla, though the date could change due to safety concerns. Model Y SUVs have been seen testing in Austin, and the service will initially operate in geofenced "safest" areas. Musk's past promises of widespread driverless capabilities have been delayed, with the current focus on refining the Full Self-Driving software.

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