Tesla has made strides in expanding its robotaxi service testing, focusing on California as part of its broader autonomous driving initiative. The company received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to expand its charter-party carrier permit, allowing Tesla to test its ride-hailing service with an increased fleet of 20 Tesla-owned vehicles, up from the initial 11 cars noted in July 2025. This expansion includes transporting Tesla employees across the San Francisco Bay Area, with safety drivers present during all test rides. The move follows Tesla’s application for the permit in late 2024, marking a key step toward its goal of launching a fully autonomous taxi fleet. CEO Elon Musk announced during a recent earnings call that the service could begin offering paid rides to the public in California and Texas by late 2025, pending further regulatory approvals. The company plans to utilize existing Model 3 and Model Y vehicles initially, with the Cybercab—unveiled in October 2024—set for production starting in 2027, targeting an annual output of 2 million to 4 million units. Testing has logged over 1,000 miles with employees, with plans to extend trials to Texas later this year, reflecting Tesla’s ongoing efforts to integrate autonomous technology into its operations.
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