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Musk Says Robotaxi to Launch in Austin, Texas on Sunday Afternoon
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on June 22, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 23, 2026
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Elon Musk announces Tesla's robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas, with a flat fee of $4.20, marking a significant step in self-driving technology.
Elon Musk Announces Launch of Robotaxi Service in Austin, Texas
(Reuters) -Tesla has started testing robotaxis with passengers in Austin, Texas, CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday, with customers paying a flat fee of $4.20, as the electric vehicle maker looks to roll out the much-anticipated service and gain a foothold in the self-driving technology race.
(Reporting by Reporting by Akash Sriram and Chandni Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona, Rod Nickel and Chris Reese)
Key Takeaways
- •Tesla launches robotaxi service in Austin, Texas.
- •Elon Musk announces $4.20 flat fee for rides.
- •Service aims to advance self-driving technology.
- •Tesla tests robotaxis with passengers.
- •Part of Tesla's strategy to lead in autonomous vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions about Musk says robotaxi to launch in Austin, Texas on Sunday afternoon
1Where is Tesla testing its robotaxi service?
Tesla is testing its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas.
2What is the cost for customers to use the robotaxi service?
Customers are paying a flat fee of $4.20 to use the robotaxi service.
3Who announced the launch of the robotaxi service?
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, announced the launch of the robotaxi service.
4What is the significance of the robotaxi service for Tesla?
The robotaxi service represents Tesla's efforts to innovate in the electric vehicle market and expand its offerings.
5When did Tesla start testing the robotaxi service?
Tesla started testing the robotaxi service with passengers on Sunday afternoon.
