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Austin: Tesla operates a largely autonomous service with no safety driver in the vehicle, operating over an 80-square-mile zone.
California: Deployment still requires a safety monitor to be present in each vehicle, constrained by local regulations.
While the Austin operations are more autonomous, they are still within a test or pilot phase, and full public access is anticipated soon.
Market Expansion and Regulatory Approvals
Elon Musk recently announced plans to open robo taxi services to the public starting next month, indicating a significant regulatory milestone. While it remains uncertain whether this will encompass both Austin and California, Musk indicated that Tesla aims to deploy over 100 vehicles in the Bay Area.