Tesla launches employee-only robotaxi test
April 23, 2025, 4:20 pm
Tesla has begun piloting a supervised full self‐driving ride‐hail service using its own employees in key markets like Austin and the Bay Area. This early test marks a significant step toward the summer robotaxi launch, with Tesla determined to fine-tune its autonomous mobility despite the obvious challenges.
Tesla has started testing its autonomous ride-hail service with employees in Austin and the Bay Area ahead of the company’s planned robotaxi launch this summer. “FSD Supervised ride-hailing service is live for an early set of employees in Austin & San Francisco Bay Area,” the company...
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