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Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is set to expand its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, this weekend, according to CEO Elon Musk. The move marks a broader rollout of the autonomous vehicle pilot, which first launched in the city on June 22.
While Tesla promotes the service as a test of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, each vehicle currently operates with a Tesla employee in the front passenger seat to intervene if safety issues arise. There is no driver behind the wheel, reinforcing Musk’s ambition to push fully autonomous transportation forward.
The company has provided limited official data on the robotaxi service’s performance. However, social media posts have surfaced showing Tesla robotaxis allegedly violating traffic rules or engaging in erratic driving behavior. These incidents remain unverified, and Tesla has not commented on specific reports.
Autonomous driving has long been a key focus for Musk, who views it as a potential revenue engine for the EV giant. With Tesla facing over a year of declining vehicle sales, the success of its FSD system could be crucial in unlocking new business models and improving margins.
The expansion in Austin underscores Tesla’s commitment to developing real-world testing environments for its robotaxi fleet. It also highlights growing competition in the autonomous vehicle space, where Tesla faces rivals like Waymo and Cruise.
As Tesla continues refining its FSD software and scaling its robotaxi pilot, all eyes remain on whether the company can turn its long-promised vision of self-driving cars into a profitable reality. The next few months could prove critical in determining the viability of Musk’s robotaxi roadmap.
