They will launch in major metros. Look at where the testing is taking place- San Fran, LA, Phoenix and Austin.I don’t get the fascination with robotaxis especially if they won’t launch in major metros like NYC. Also, the price would have to be way cheaper than a human driver. If Elon wants to solve a real issue then tackle short-distance mass air transport for everyday people. Trains and busses suck. Would be awesome to jump on an aircraft in Newark and get dropped off in NYC avoiding all the traffic, stops, and tunnel BS.
Plenty of people already solving eVOTL. I think we see that operating sooner rather than later. Can’t you already Uber helicopter in NY?