Key Takeaways TSLA launched a small robotaxi fleet in Austin, marking its first paid rides with no human driver. The trial involved about 10 vehicles monitored by front-seat passengers in a limited area. Texas passed new laws requiring permits for driverless cars, effective September 2025.Tesla (TSLA) launched a small group of self-driving taxi service in Austin, TX, marking the first time its autonomous vehicles transported paying passengers without a human driver behind the wheel. CEO Elon Musk confirme ...