The EV maker’s CEO said the service will ‘tentatively’ start on June 22 but could shift due to safety reasons.

Tesla faces an existential test this month as it aims to launch self-driving “robotaxis” in its home base of Austin, Texas, where public-safety officials are increasingly concerned about the state’s anti-regulation stance toward autonomous vehicles.

Musk's reaction surprised market participants, especially considering he had reportedly invested nearly $300 million

Tesla stock was rising early Tuesday, after a few comments from President Trump and a few tweets from Elon Musk, have investors less worried about last week’s feud. Shares of the electric vehicle maker were 2.

What Happened? Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after tension between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump continued to cool off. This de-escalation is likely a major relief for investors who had been worried about the potential negative impacts on Tesla's business,