India, June 23 -- Tesla Inc. officially launched its highly anticipated Robotaxi driverless taxi service in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. Currently, the company is providing service in limited areas of Austin. The vehicles were confined to certain streets, and the riders reportedly included investors and social-media influencers who live-streamed their trips.

On the Nasdaq, Tesla shares are currently gaining around 7.1 percent to trade at $345.13.

In its website, Tesla has shared that Robotaxi combines its automated driving technology and renowned vehicle hardware design to create a personalized driverless experience that is reliable and convenient.

Riders could download the Robotaxi app, create a Tesla Account, and can enter their destinati...