Tesla faces an existential test this month as it aims to launch self-driving “robotaxis” in its home base of Austin, Texas, where public-safety officials are increasingly concerned about the state’s anti-regulation stance toward autonomous vehicles.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Elon Musk says Tesla is “tentatively” set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22. In a post on his X social media platform, Musk said the date could change because Tesla is “being super paranoid about safety.”

Tesla's robotaxi service will launch on June 22, according to CEO Elon Musk.In an X post on Tuesday, Musk noted that he was traveling to Austin for the launch. When a user inquired about the date, Musk responded,