AUSTIN - Elon Musk is planning to begin Tesla’s Robotaxi service in Austin on June 12, according to a report from Bloomberg. The new service would offer fully automated rides for hire within the city, steering the car manufacturer towards a driverless vehicle-centric model.

Tesla Inc (Nasdaq: TSLA) is targeting a June 12 launch for its robotaxi service in Austin with 10-20 self-driving vehicles, Bloomberg reported, as the electric vehicle maker faces federal safety demands and coordination gaps with local authorities.

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