Elon Musk says Tesla robotaxi rides in Austin 'tentatively' set to begin June 22
Group 1 - Tesla's robotaxi service is tentatively set to launch in Austin, Texas, on June 22, with the first ride scheduled for June 28 [1][2] - Elon Musk emphasized a cautious approach to safety, indicating that the launch date may change if necessary [2] - Tesla is testing driverless vehicles in Austin without a human safety supervisor, showcasing the latest Model Y SUV equipped with a "Robotaxi" logo [3] Group 2 - The initial rollout of the robotaxi service will be limited to about 10 to 20 vehicles using a new "unsupervised" version of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology [4] - The service will be geofenced, restricting the operational area of the robotaxis, with remote monitoring by Tesla employees [4]