Early download data of Tesla's Robotaxi app indicate the company is gaining momentum in the ridehailing arena.

Elon Musk has an undeniable knack for commanding the spotlight. Whether it's airing political opinions online, veering into philosophical tangents during earnings calls, or setting -- and often missing -- ambitious timelines , Musk reliably captures global attention.

This summer, Tesla ( TSLA 7.21% ) finally unveiled its long-anticipated ridehailing service -- dubbed robotaxi -- in Austin, Texas. As a longtime Tesla investor, I'll admit my initial reaction was mixed. Given Musk's hype campaign, the launch felt narrower in scope than I had expected, leaving me questioning the true maturity of Tesla's autonomous driving systems.

That said, my concerns have eased -- at

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