Tesla has started giving rides in driverless Model Y SUVs in Austin. Details are still sparse, but limited service is open to vetted and invited riders.

The launch of the EV maker’s robotaxi service would cap a decade of promises about autonomous vehicles by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

The test, limited in scope and shrouded in secrecy, is a crucial step for a company still struggling with the fallout from its founder’s foray into politics.