Ride-Hailing
Tesla secures Arizona permit for supervised robotaxi service
Reported by AI Image generated by AI
Tesla has received approval from the Arizona Department of Transportation to operate a paid ride-hailing service in the state, expanding its supervised robotaxi program from Texas and California. The permit requires human safety drivers in all vehicles, marking a step toward broader deployment but not yet full autonomy. This development allows testing in metro Phoenix while competitors like Waymo operate more advanced driverless services.
Tesla has obtained a Transportation Network Company permit from the Arizona Department of Transportation to operate its robotaxi ride-hailing service in the state. The approval, granted on November 17, 2025, allows paid rides with human safety drivers but does not yet permit fully driverless operations. This marks a step toward expanding the service beyond Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Reported by AI
Tesla has launched public access to its Robotaxi service in Austin and ride-hailing in the Bay Area for anyone with an iPhone. The expansion marks a shift from invite-only trials to widespread availability. Safety monitors remain in vehicles for now, with plans for removal by year-end.