Tesla Launches Long-Promised Robotaxi Service for Select Riders

Tesla Inc. rolled out its long-awaited robotaxi service to a handful of users following almost a decade of hype from Elon Musk, kicking off a precarious new era for the carmaker.

Several of the online influencers who were hand-picked for early access streamed videos of their initial rides during the Sunday afternoon launch. One X user who goes by Bearded Tesla showed the empty driver seat during a trip in a red Model Y SUV that lasted just over 10 minutes.

“It was smooth,” one of the riders said on the video after getting out of the vehicle.

WATCH: Tesla Inc. rolled out its long-awaited robotaxi service to a handful of users in Austin, Texas.

Source: Bloomberg