Tesla is reportedly aiming to launch its self-driving Model Y robotaxi service in Austin this week. Here's everything to know before June 12.

Tesla faces an existential test this month as it aims to launch self-driving “robotaxis” in its home base of Austin, Texas, where public-safety officials are increasingly concerned about the state’s anti-regulation stance toward autonomous vehicles.

A real Tesla robotaxi spotted in the wild. A driverless Model Y labeled “Robotaxi” was seen cruising Austin streets, originally posted on X by @TerrapinTerpene and later reshared by Tesla’s autonomy lead Ashok Elluswamy,