Electric carmaker Tesla launched a limited version of its driverless taxi service in Austin, Texas, this week. Chief executive Elon Musk has touted the "robotaxis" as a potential boon for the company and its customers, eventually offering car owners a way to make money off their vehicles when they aren't using them.

Tesla’s stock has experienced a decline of 7.18% over the past week, despite initial excitement surrounding the company’s Robotaxi launch. The launch, which initially boosted