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Across the United States, Tesla's footprint has been steadily expanding. Now, in 21 cities, vehicle operators are already hired and operational, with specific permits approved in locations including Arizona (Phoenix and Mesa), Florida, Nevada, and Texas. Tesla's strategic approach involves establishing a broad network—initially seeding multiple cities—so when the full "driverless" capabilities are ready, scaling up becomes a matter of flipping a switch.

Progress Across Major Cities and the Perfect Timing for Scale

Analyzing the latest data, Tesla's team has successfully applied for permits, hired vehicle operators, and received approval to support robo taxi fleets in prominent metropolitan hubs:

• Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona

• Austin, Texas

• Miami, Florida