AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Elon Musk says Tesla is “tentatively” set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.

In a post on his X social media platform, Musk said the date could change because Tesla is “being super paranoid about safety.”

Investors, Wall Street analysts and Tesla enthusiasts have been anticipating the rollout of the driverless cabs since Musk said earlier this year that the service would launch in Austin sometime in June.

Last month, Musk told CNBC that the taxis will be remotely monitored at first and “geofenced” to certain areas of the city deemed the safest to navigate. He said he expected to initially run 10 or so taxis, increase that number rapidly and start offering the service in Los Angeles, San Antonio, San Francisco and other cities.

Musk has been promising fully autonomous, self-driving vehicles “next year” for a decade, but the pressure is on now as Tesla actually begins to operate a self-driving taxi service. Sales of Tesla’s electric vehicles have sagged due to increased competition, the retooling of its most popular car, the Model Y, and the fallout from Musk’s turn to politics.

The Austin rollout also comes after Musk had a public blowup with President Donald Trump over the administration’s tax bill. Some analysts have expressed concern that Trump could retaliate by encouraging federal safety regulators to to step in at any sign of trouble for the robotaxis.

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For 30 years, First Impression Ironworks has set the standard for superior, 100% USA-made steel products. Since 1995, the company has installed over 300,000 Iron Doors and Gates nationwide, earning a reputation for durability, beauty, and outstanding customer care for both homeowners and builders alike.

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Willowbrook, IL – Custom golf club fitter Club Champion announces the opening of its new fitting studio, located inside of Golfinity, 12332 N FM 620, Building B, Austin, TX. The new studio is open and accepting fitting appointments. This new studio concept represents Club Champion’s 12^th location in the state of Texas.

The new studio features one indoor hitting bay with a Trackman launch monitor for analyzing performance, a SAM PuttLab system to find the perfect putter, and a build shop for repairing and assembling golf clubs by hand. The studio will feature brands like TaylorMade, PING, Titleist, Cobra, Fujikura, Golf Pride, and many more.

Golfinity has redefined the indoor golf experience. As one of the largest indoor golf performance clubs in the country, Golfinity offers state of the art technology, professional instruction, leagues, events, youth programming, and a vibrant community atmosphere. The integration with Club Champion allows Golfinity to expand its performance offering and deliver an even more holistic golf improvement journey. This single-bay concept within an existing golf business is a newer concept for Club Champion, and Golfinity Austin will be a test market.

Golfinity has redefined the indoor golf experience. As one of the largest indoor golf performance clubs in the country, Golfinity offers state of the art technology, professional instruction, leagues, events, youth programming, and a vibrant community atmosphere. The integration with Club Champion allows Golfinity to expand its performance offering and deliver an even more holistic golf improvement journey. This single-bay concept within an existing golf business is a newer concept for Club Champion, and Golfinity Austin will be a test market.

“We’re looking forward to partnering with Golfinity and helping golfers in the Austin area play their best golf,” said Nick Sherburne, founder of Club Champion. “Texas is a great market for us, and we’re excited to make our Tour-level fitting services even more accessible to those avid golfers.”

Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the 100 Best Club Fitters twelve years running, Club Champion has a unique coupling system used to combine any head and shaft together, so golfers hit the precise combination to be custom built for them. They are the only fitter in the country to offer 65,000 interchangeable head and shaft combinations at all locations.

“Partnering with Club Champion is a natural fit,” said Aaron Bergman, founder and CEO of Golfinity. “Our mission is to help every golfer unlock their potential, and now with Club

Champion’s Tour-level fitting services on-site, we’re able to give our members an even more complete path to better performance.”

For a limited time, the new studio will celebrate their grand opening by offering full bag fittings for $100 or any other fitting type for $50 with an applicable club purchase. The studio is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information can be found at clubchampion.com or by calling (737) 637-8093.

About Club Champion
Club Champion is the globe’s most prominent name in custom club fitting and building services. Established in 2010, there are now more than 140 Club Champion locations internationally, including studios in Canada, the UK, and Australia. Each US studio offers golfers access to over 65 brands and more than 65,000 hittable head and shaft combinations. Club Champion has solidified their position at the top of the industry through comprehensive Tour-level fittings, unrivaled club building, and the use of top-tier technology, including their proprietary A.I.-based “Fitter Co-Pilot”. The company is headquartered in Willowbrook, IL and boasts more than 400 employees, including hundreds of the most highly trained Master Fitters in the world. For more information about Club Champion, visit clubchampion.com.  

About Golfinity
Golfinity is an indoor golf performance club dedicated to helping golfers of all ages and skill levels learn, practice, and improve. With over 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities, including immersive simulators, instructional technology, professional coaching, and community-driven programming, Golfinity creates a personalized and inspiring environment for golf development. Named Development of the Year by Golf Inc. Magazine in 2023, Golfinity is transforming how the game is taught, experienced, and enjoyed. Learn more at golfinity.com.