At the conclusion of the ride, passengers were reportedly given an option in their Tesla app to provide a tip for the autonomous ride. According to one user’s video posted on X, it seems the prompt for a tip is a joke. When the user tried to select a tip amount, the screen flashed a message that read “Just Kidding” along with an image of a cyberpunk hedgehog.
What happens if you try to tip a Tesla robotaxi?
Answer: It gets rejected by a cyberpunk hedgehog.
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Tesla launched its first self-driving taxi service this weekend in Austin, Texas. While riders seemed mostly impressed with the service, there was one unexpected feature.
At the conclusion of the ride, passengers were reportedly given an option in their Tesla app to provide a tip for the autonomous ride. According to one user’s video posted on X, it seems the prompt for a tip is a joke. When the user tried to select a tip amount, the screen flashed a message that read “Just Kidding” along with an image of a cyberpunk hedgehog.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on the video: “Had to been done lol.” If you’re hoping to meet the anti-tipping cyberpunk hedgehog yourself though, you’re likely out of luck — Tesla’s robotaxi service is currently open only to select riders by invitation. There’s currently no word on when the service might open up to the general public.
At the conclusion of the ride, passengers were reportedly given an option in their Tesla app to provide a tip for the autonomous ride. According to one user’s video posted on X, it seems the prompt for a tip is a joke. When the user tried to select a tip amount, the screen flashed a message that read “Just Kidding” along with an image of a cyberpunk hedgehog.
