Tesla plans robotaxi expansion to Bay Area in a month or two'
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Tesla Inc. is expanding its driverless taxi service to California and Arizona, following a limited rollout in Austin. Elon Musk anticipates launching robotaxis in the San Francisco Bay area within one to two months, depending on regulatory approvals. This weekend, the service area in Austin will also be expanded. The company has initiated contact with Arizona's Department of Transportation to start certification for autonomous vehicle ride-sharing. A decision on Tesla's applications is expected by the end of the month. Musk is focusing on futuristic technologies as traditional automotive sales decline.
Tesla is aiming to bring its driverless taxis to California and Arizona as it plots expansion following last month's limited rollout in Austin.
Elon Musk predicted Tesla robotaxis could launch in the San Francisco Bay area in a month or two, pending regulatory approvals.
Tesla has contacted the Arizona Department of Transportation to begin the certification process for autonomous vehicle ride-sharing, including operations with and without a driver.
Musk is reorienting Tesla around futuristic pursuits like driverless vehicles and artificial intelligence as its traditional car business struggles.
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