Background During Tesla's Q4 2024 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk announced plans to launch an unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) service in Austin, Texas. The service will operate as a paid ride-hailing option, with vehicles operating autonomously without human drivers.
Resolution Criteria This market will resolve YES if Tesla launches a paid ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas in June 2025 where vehicles operate without human supervision. The market will resolve NO if:
The launch is delayed beyond June 2025
The service requires human supervision/safety drivers
The service is canceled or not launched at all
The service launches but is restricted to a closed testing environment or limited beta program
Considerations
Tesla has made previous predictions about FSD capabilities that were delayed or modified
Regulatory approval from local and state authorities may impact the launch timeline
The definition of "full self-driving" and what constitutes "unsupervised" operation may affect resolution
Technical challenges or safety concerns could cause delays or modifications to the planned service