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Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has long been vocal about the company's ambitions to deploy a fleet of autonomous robotaxis. The upcoming launch in Austin signals a tangible step toward that future. Based on prior patterns, when Tesla employees publicly endorse key deadlines, it tends to increase the likelihood that these milestones will indeed materialize. As a result, many investors are optimistic, with Tesla’s stock experiencing considerable excitement.
Interestingly, Tesla enthusiast Marcus Brown Lee humorously vowed to shave his head if Tesla successfully launches robotaxis in Austin by June — a pledge that now seems almost certain to be fulfilled. The consensus among market observers is that Tesla will indeed roll out the robotaxi fleet in Austin within the next few months.