Tesla’s much-publicized robotaxi service began this weekend — but only in one neighborhood in Austin, Texas, only for a select group of the company’s fans and only with a Tesla employee in the front passenger seat.

A group of social media influencers and Tesla investors were invited to participate in the Robotaxi trial, with many posting about their experiences online. Passengers were accompanied by a Tesla employee in the front passenger seat to oversee the ride and intervene if necessary.

As Tesla’s robotaxis roll out in Austin, Texas, residents on Tuesday (June 24) were reacting with a mixture of excitement and caution.

Tesla’s stock shot higher after Sunday’s launch of the EV maker’s eagerly anticipated — and recently delayed — robotaxi service in Austin, Texas.