Tesla launched its robotaxi service in Austin on Sunday as its Model Y vehicles drove around a select batch of riders who gave rave reviews about smooth, convenient rides that were available for the cheap price of $4.20 .

Texas enacts legislation requiring a permit to operate self-driving vehicles just before Tesla's planned launch of a robotaxi trial.

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