While Tesla is on the verge of starting a new chapter, Alphabet’s Waymo has been quietly providing actual paid robotaxi rides to customers in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Austin, where Tesla’s test will begin.

The Tesla (TSLA) chief executive and former head of the Department of Government Efficiency has been on what analysts have described as an apology tour after his much-publicized falling out with President Donald Trump.

Specifically, Musk wants to parlay Tesla's automobile business into a full-fledged robotaxi operation. The prospects of Tesla disrupting ride-hailing, delivery services, and even

A mannequin simulating a child crossing the street to board a school bus was crushed over and over again by a Tesla equipped with a self-driving feature on Thursday—safety advocates' latest warning of weaknesses in the automaker's tech as it prepares to launch robotaxis on Austin roads.

The EV maker’s CEO said the service will ‘tentatively’ start on June 22 but could shift due to safety reasons.

Tesla shares have surged in anticipation of the launch of the company's robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, this week. Goldman Sachs says Tesla has advantages in the AV market, but questioned its ability to meet CEO Elon Musk's targets.