Elon Musk said that Tesla plans to start a robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, around June 22nd.

Musk said on his X account that the date might change because Tesla is being "very careful" about safety.

Investors, Wall Street analysts, and Tesla fans have been waiting for the self-driving taxis because Musk said earlier this year that the service would start in Austin in June.

Musk recently told CNBC that the robotaxis will first be controlled remotely and will only work in specific, safe parts of the city. He plans to begin with about ten taxis, quickly add more, and then offer the service in cities like Los Angeles, San Antonio, and San Francisco.

For about ten years, Elon Musk has been promising that his self-driving cars would be ready "next year." However, he is now under more pressure because Tesla is actually starting a self-driving taxi service. Sales of Tesla's electric cars have decreased because of more competition, updates to its most popular car, the Model Y, and the impact of Musk's involvement in politics.

The Austin launch occurred after Musk had a public disagreement with President Donald Trump regarding the government's tax bill. Some experts are concerned that Trump might retaliate by encouraging federal safety regulators to get involved if the robotaxis encounter any problems.