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Tesla is set to launch its first robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, next month, with the service initially limited to specific areas deemed ‘the safest’ by the company. CEO Elon Musk explained that Tesla will implement a geofencing strategy, a major shift from the company’s previous plans to create a general-purpose self-driving solution. The initial fleet will consist of around 10 Model Y SUVs equipped with Tesla’s ‘unsupervised’ Full Self-Driving software, monitored remotely by Tesla employees. Musk emphasized the need for a cautious approach, stating the company will gradually increase the number of robotaxis based on their performance and safety metrics.