Tesla has officially rolled out its Robotaxi app, marking the first step toward making the long-discussed service available to the public. The app is now live in the U.S., and iPhone users can download it today to join the waitlist. Android support is expected to follow a little later.
The move follows Elon Musk’s promise to “open up” Robotaxi in September. Tesla has done exactly that, though the rollout comes with some clear limits.
For now, the service operates only in Austin and the Bay Area with a modest fleet of vehicles, each supervised by a Tesla employee. While the app is available nationwide, approval will likely come first for users in those two cities.
Robotaxi at this stage functions as a preview of what Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system could become when scaled into ride-hailing. The technology can handle most driving tasks, but supervised rides remain necessary until consistency improves.
For Tesla owners, this is less about changing daily habits and more about seeing where the brand is headed. Robotaxi is essentially an early look at how Teslas could eventually be used beyond personal driving, hinting at a future where vehicles generate income or operate independently.
The broader goal is data. Each supervised ride adds valuable information to train and refine FSD. For enthusiasts, this milestone highlights how individual ownership today connects to the bigger vision of autonomous mobility tomorrow.
The app is open, the groundwork is being laid, and while the service is still in its early stages, it offers a glimpse into the future Tesla has been working toward. For now, it’s still you in the driver’s seat, but the road ahead looks different than ever before.
Source: Electrek