Tesla Expands Robotaxi Access to More Users in Austin, Texas
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Tesla has started expanding access to its Robotaxi ride-hailing service beyond the initial small group it launched in late June in Austin, Texas. The company is hand-picking users who have expressed interest in the service by filling out a form on its website. The first Robotaxi rides took place on June 22, and despite some minor issues, the launch was widely successful. The initial group of users was small, but Tesla is now increasing the number of people with access to the service, particularly those living in Austin and its surrounding areas. The goal of this expansion is to gather more data and provide access to those who will utilize the service on a daily basis. Many of the initial invitees were not local to the Austin area, but Tesla is now focusing on locals to achieve more stable data collection. Some Austin-area residents have already received invitations to test the platform, with many sharing their excitement on social media. For instance, Twitter user Ethan McKanna tweeted, "I just got a @robotaxi invite! Super excited to go try the service out!" Tesla likely received a large amount of data during the first week of testing, as many users traveled to Austin to be among the first to try the Robotaxi platform. Now that the initial testing phase is over, the company is expanding invitations to more users. Those who have gained access to the Robotaxi app and ride-hailing service report that they simply filled out the interest form on the Tesla website. If you're interested in riding in a Tesla Robotaxi, you can head to the company's website and fill out the form to be considered for access.
