Tesla officially launched a pilot operation of its long-anticipated robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, revealing not only its autonomous driving capabilities but also a humorous surprise embedded in its payment interface.

After plenty of delays (even as recently as this very morning), the first videos of Tesla’s Robotaxi rides are

The rollout marks a milestone for the company's self-driving taxi aspirations, but limitations placed on the vehicles and a series of apparent miscues suggest the technology remains far from wide adoption,