Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has received approval from the Arizona Department of Transportation to begin testing its autonomous robotaxi vehicles in the state with a safety monitor, multiple news outlets reported late Friday.
The EV maker reached out to the agency in June to start the certification process for an autonomous vehicle ride-sharing service, and the company now expects to roll out the test in the Phoenix Metro area using safety drivers, Reuters reported, quoting an email from ADOT.
In June, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) launched a test of a limited version of its highly anticipated robotaxi service targeting a small group of company enthusiasts, investors, and social media influencers in Austin, Texas.
Earlier this month, its robotaxi ambitions got a further boost when Nevada’s Department of Motor Vehicles approved Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) plans to begin testing its autonomous vehicles in the state.
