Tesla AI has proclaimed a significant milestone in the commercialization journey of its autonomous taxi service, Robotaxi. It has rolled out driverless rides to the public in Austin, Texas, USA, with no in - car safety supervisors present. This event represents the world's inaugural fully autonomous driving experience made available to the general populace.

Previously, Elon Musk had projected that the objective of eliminating safety operators in Austin would be accomplished by the end of 2025. Despite a delay in the plan, the launch of this public service has still honored the commitment. When the service kicked off in June 2025, all vehicles were manned by safety operators.

The Robotaxi project underwent a small - scale paid trial operation in Austin the previous year. Initially, it was confined to specific areas, a select group of users, and particular vehicle models. At present, the fleet has grown to encompass 200 vehicles. Moreover, Tesla holds high aspirations for the ultimate iteration of its offering, the "Cybercab," with the aim of slashing operating costs per mile. The vehicle is anticipated to commence production in 2026.