After years of hype, Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) robotaxis are finally here. Though you might call it a soft opening, the electric vehicle (EV) maker's much-vaunted autonomous vehicle (AV) network began taking paying rides on Sunday in Austin,

I watched over two hours of footage of Tesla's robotaxi service: I saw an Uber-like app experience, the in-car interface, and miles of Austin streets.

Tesla has started giving rides in driverless Model Y SUVs in Austin. Details are still sparse, but limited service is open to vetted and invited riders.