# Tesla News for May 29, 2025
## Robotaxi Testing in Austin Without Safety Drivers
Tesla has started testing its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas without safety drivers over the last few days, according to Elon Musk[1]. This testing phase, where vehicles have “no one in driver’s seat,” has reportedly proceeded “with no incidents” and is happening “a month ahead of schedule” according to Musk[1].
The company is planning to launch a small fleet of 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles for its robotaxi service in Austin next month, with Bloomberg reporting that Tesla is aiming for a June 12 launch date, though this could change[1]. The service is expected to use “heavy teleoperation,” potentially with one teleoperator per car[1].
In addition to the robotaxi service, Musk announced that next month Tesla will conduct its “first self-delivery from factory to customer,” where a vehicle will drive itself to a customer after production[1].
## Elon Musk Exits Trump Administration Role
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced today that he is ending his role in the Trump administration running the cost-cutting entity known as DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency)[3]. In a post on his X social media platform, Musk stated: “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending”[3].
This announcement comes just days after Musk indicated plans to refocus his attention on Tesla[3]. The news has had a positive impact on Tesla’s stock, which rose more than 2% on Thursday[2][3].
## Tesla Stock Performance
Tesla shares increased by approximately 2.5% in premarket trading on Thursday[3]. The stock rise follows a federal trade court ruling that President Donald Trump didn’t have the authority to impose certain tariffs[3].
Despite today’s gains, Tesla shares remain down more than 10% so far this year through Wednesday[3]. The stock has been under pressure due to investor concerns about Musk being distracted from running the company, as well as falling sales in European and Chinese markets[3].