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Tesla Ups Robotaxi Fare Price to Another Comical Figure with Service Area Expansion

Applying to Arizona regulators, Tesla Inc. aims to launch Robotaxi service in Phoenix, with approval pending completion of required paperwork.
Giving fully autonomous rides, Tesla Inc. rolled out its Robotaxi service in Austin last month, operating with a fleet of 10–20 Model Y vehicles in a geofenced area.
Tesla Inc. increased Robotaxi fare from $4.20 to $6.90, while Waymo operates unsupervised 24/7 without invite-only restrictions.
Waymo said it's one of the first times facing competition in Austin, and Elon Musk said the new price is 'princely' as they prepare for Tesla's expansion.
Future launches in Phoenix and San Francisco accompany Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of Tesla, teased `the most epic demo yet by the end of the year`, as expansion plans await regulatory approval.

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Jalopnik

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