In ramping up robotaxi service, Tesla is hoping to slingshot past Waymo, another autonomous car service that operates in Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Austin, according to its website. Last week, Waymo applied for a permit to test its vehicles in New York City.

Tesla is expected to begin offering robotaxi service Sunday in Austin, an initial step that Elon Musk's backers believe could lead to the company's next growth wave. Tesla's robotaxi launch comes well after Waymo's offering of commercial robotaxi service,

A ustin, Texas is poised to witness the much-anticipated debut of Tesla's robotaxi service, tentatively set for June 22 (yes, this sunday). After years of promises regarding auton