On July 11, news emerged that Tesla, led by Elon Musk, has applied to test and eventually deploy its Robotaxi service in Phoenix, Arizona, aiming to follow closely behind industry leader Waymo.
Waymo has been operating a large fleet of autonomous taxis open to the public in the Phoenix area since 2020. Previously, Tesla's initial attempts at Robotaxi in Austin faced issues, including vehicle collisions and traffic violations. icon Musk's Robotaxi application enters Phoenix, directly facing industry leader Waymo