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September 20, 2025
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Tesla wins approval to test autonomous robotaxis in Arizona

Tesla wins approval to test autonomous robotaxis in Arizona

Tesla had applied in June for a permit to begin trials for an autonomous vehicle ride-sharing service, and now plans to test robotaxis in the Phoenix Metro area using safety drivers, the Arizona Depar.....

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Tesla has received approval to begin testing autonomous robotaxis with a safety driver in Arizona, according to the state transportation department. This comes after Tesla applied in June for a permit to trial an autonomous vehicle ride-sharing service.

  • Tesla plans to test robotaxis in the Phoenix Metro area.
  • Elon Musk, Chief Executive of Tesla, previously stated plans to launch an autonomous ride-hailing service to about half of the U.S. population by the end of this year.
  • Tesla already rolled out a small test of its robotaxi service in a limited area of Austin, Texas, in June, using about a dozen vehicles and a safety monitor in the front passenger seat.

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