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Tesla moves to expand Robotaxi to Phoenix, following rival Waymo

Tesla applied in late June 2025 to test and operate autonomous robotaxis in the Phoenix metro area, following its Austin launch.
This move follows Tesla's June pilot in Austin, Texas, and aims to catch up with Waymo's established Phoenix service operating without safety drivers.
Tesla's Austin fleet includes about 10 Model Ys equipped with cameras-only autopilot technology, operated with safety drivers present.
Elon Musk said on July 9 on X that Tesla plans Bay Area expansion 'probably in a month or two,' while regulatory approval for Phoenix is pending.
A decision on Tesla's Arizona permit applications is expected by the end of July 2025, marking a key step for broader robotaxi deployment.

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