The company has begun a test run of the driverless cabs, years after CEO Elon Musk vowed they would be on the road.

Tesla has launched its much-anticipated robotaxi pilot service in Austin, Texas. This milestone represents a significant step in the autonomous vehicle industry as companies race to deploy self-driving technology commercially.

While no one was in the driver's seat of the Tesla robotaxis, a front-seat rider acted as a "safety monitor" during the trial.