CNBC went to Austin, Texas, to check out the supervised, invitation-only launch of no more than 20 of Tesla‘s robotaxis. CEO Elon Musk once promised Tesla would be able to drive themselves and owners would be able to rent out their vehicles for rideshare.

Tesla is expanding its robotaxi pilot program to the San Francisco Bay Area within the next two months, contingent on regulatory approvals

Tesla Inc. is aiming to bring its driverless taxis to California and Arizona as the carmaker plots an expansion on the heels of last month’s limited rollout in Austin.

The rally in Tesla stock also signals a brief respite from the political drama that has surrounded Musk in recent months. His high-profile entry into President Donald Trump’s administration and the ensuing fallout over the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” had clouded investor outlook, especially after EV tax credits were slashed.

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The City of Austin is reporting robotaxi traffic incidents with daily updates. Waymo has about ten times the number of vehicles and double the driving area as

Tesla’s next robotaxi chapter is at the heart of the tech world. Musk unveiled plans for the company to kick off its autonomous ride-hailing service in the San Francisco Bay Area in the next couple of months, barring any regulatory hiccups. The Bay Area isn’t exactly an easy launch pad.

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