Uber's Chief Executive Officer, Dara Khosrowshahi, commented that Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, is reluctant to offer Tesla's autonomous ride-hailing services on the Uber platform, fearing that Uber might emerge as a competitor. Khosrowshahi disclosed during the FII conference that he had engaged in discussions with Musk on this matter, but Tesla has opted to pursue the project independently. Tesla intends to launch this service in Austin, Texas, this June, where Uber and Waymo will be among its competitors. Notwithstanding this development, Khosrowshahi maintained that it would be economically beneficial for Uber to serve as a platform for Tesla car owners.