Tesla Expands Robotaxi Testing to San Francisco with Limited Rollout
Tesla’s robotaxi service arrives in San Francisco with human drivers onboard amid regulatory hurdles and cautious expansion.
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Tesla Expands Robotaxi Testing to San Francisco with Limited Rollout Tesla Robotaxi Service Launches in San Francisco Amid Regulatory Hurdles Tesla has begun expanding its early robotaxi service to San Francisco, testing the waters in one of the country’s most regulated autonomous vehicle environments. This move follows an initial trial phase in Austin, Texas, where the service debuted in June 2025. While the company has marketed this initiative as a step toward fully autonomous ride-hailing, the current implementation still involves a safety driver behind the wheel due to regulatory constraints. This version of the Tesla robotaxi service is designed to collect real-world data and gather feedback, but it is far from the driverless future Elon Musk has often promised. For now, Tesla owners in the area may receive invites to participate in the pilot program, allowing them to experience early iterations of the company’s self-driving ambitions firsthand. Image Credits:Peerapon Boonyakiat/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images Tesla Robotaxi Service Faces Stri…
