Tesla officially launched its first robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, inviting select passengers to participate in trial rides, marking what CEO Elon Musk called the company's entry into the commercial era of fully autonomous driving.

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.