Tesla has teased its upcoming self-driving ride-hailing app, previously known as ‘Tesla Network,’ which will compete with Uber and Waymo. The app has been in development for several years, and its release has been delayed due to Tesla’s focus on developing unsupervised self-driving capabilities.
Recent progress in self-driving technology has encouraged Tesla to begin working on the ride-hailing app, which will feature Uber-like functionality combined with unique features designed for self-driving vehicles, such as vehicle summoning and remote climate and music control.
Tesla briefly mentioned its ride-hailing app during its Q1 earnings results, confirming that it will be integrated into the existing Tesla app and will not require a separate app download. The automaker did not provide a release timeline for its ride-hailing service, as its availability depends on Tesla achieving unsupervised self-driving.
Tesla claims to be making significant progress towards unsupervised self-driving with the release of its FSD v12 software. However, the automaker has yet to demonstrate unsupervised self-driving capabilities in real-world conditions.
The introduction of Tesla’s ride-hailing app will significantly impact the ride-hailing industry and potentially revolutionize transportation. It will be interesting to see how Tesla’s ride-hailing app performs in the market and whether it can challenge the dominance of Uber and other ride-hailing companies.
