Tesla Advances Robotaxi Service: Nevada Approval, Expansion Plans, and Competition in CaliforniaTesla has taken a significant step towards launching its robotaxi service in Nevada, completing the self-certification process for its autonomous vehicles in the state. While awaiting final approval from the Nevada Transportation Authority, Tesla is gearing up for commercial operation in Nevada, Florida, and Arizona by year-end, with a fleet of over one thousand vehicles.Currently, Teslas robotaxis are operational in San Francisco and Austin, and the company is hiring in several other cities, including Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, and Orlando. Recently, Tesla received approval from the Arizona Department of Transportation to operate ride-hailing services there and submitted a self-certification for testing robotaxis with safety drivers.In California, a competitive landscape is emerging for robotaxi services, with companies like Uber, Tesla, and Waymo vying for regulatory influence. Amazon has joined the fray, launching its Zoox robotaxi service in San Francisco and offering free rides to a select group of the public.

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