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Tesla plans to begin with around 1,500 vehicles, initially operating without safety monitors in certain markets. The strategy involves deploying safety drivers initially, then gradually removing them as the technology proves reliable. The workforce of safety monitors, estimated at around 1,000, can be dynamically relocated as Tesla expands into new cities, maintaining a flexible deployment structure. The removal of safety drivers is targeted for December 10th in Austin, which could free up significant personnel resources for other markets, including San Francisco, where licensing hurdles appear to be close to resolution.