Tesla has started giving rides in driverless Model Y SUVs in Austin. Details are still sparse, but limited service is open to vetted and invited riders.

Tesla launched its robotaxi service in Austin on Sunday as its Model Y vehicles drove around a select batch of riders who gave rave reviews about smooth, convenient rides that were available for the cheap price of $4.20 .

Tesla held its first Robotaxi rides in Austin on Sunday after more than a decade of promises from CEO Elon Musk. The event marked the first time Tesla cars without human drivers have carried paying riders, a business that Musk said in a July 2024 conference call is crucial to the company’s future.