Elon Musk said that Tesla plans to start its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, around June 22, but this date could change.

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

Investors, Wall Street experts, and Tesla fans have been eagerly waiting for the self-driving taxi service since Musk announced earlier this year that it would start in Austin around June.

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

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

The launch in Austin happened after Musk had a public argument with President Trump about the government's new tax law. Some experts are concerned that Trump might respond by asking federal safety officials to get involved if there are any problems with the robotaxis.