Tesla launched an invite-only Robotaxi app for Austin rides on June 22, 2025. CBS and TechCrunch described Model Ys in a geofenced area, roughly 6 a.m. to midnight, no airport in the first invite language. This Tesery piece was a first look at the app UI, not a citywide launch.
Key facts
- Who: Vetted early-access riders; invites circulated on X (e.g. Sawyer Merritt’s share of the invitation).
- Fleet size at start: Musk and analysts talked about on the order of 10–20 cars (WSJ / Wedbush color). TechCrunch said about ten 2025 Model Ys in South Austin.
- App: Separate Robotaxi app, not just the consumer Tesla app. Tesla’s current hub is tesla.com/robotaxi.
- What the first UI cannot tell you: Pricing at scale, tipping, or wheelchair policy a year later.
A first look is a screenshot
App chrome changes. Geofences grow. Safety-monitor policy can flip. Use Tesla’s live app store listing for today’s markets. Related: sun/camera limits, not NYC.
FAQ
Can anyone download Robotaxi and ride in Austin?
At launch, no — invite only. Check Tesla’s current page.
Is this FSD on your own car?
No. Different product, different insurance and ops.
If you were not invited in June 2025, this recap is history, not a coupon.
