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Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service in San Francisco, But Not Fully Autonomous
Tesla is set to launch its much-anticipated Robotaxi service in San Francisco this weekend, potentially as early as Friday, July 25, 2025. However, it's important to note that this initial rollout will not feature fully driverless vehicles. Instead, the service will operate with safety drivers seated in the driver's seat who can take control using steering and brakes as needed.
The service area will cover a large geofenced region, including San Francisco, Marin, the East Bay, and south toward San Jose. This rollout marks a significant step forward for Tesla's robotaxi network, which the company aims to grow rapidly in the back half of the year, with the goal of having half of the U.S. population able to access it by the end of 2025.
Despite the excitement surrounding the launch, regulatory hurdles remain. The California DMV has confirmed that it has met with Tesla recently, but the company has not yet applied for a permit for driverless autonomous vehicle testing or deployment in California. Tesla does have a permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to offer transportation services for employees and intends to expand the service to friends, family, and select public users. However, fully autonomous deployment is not currently authorized.
The CPUC allows expansion of the service area only for vehicles with human drivers, not fully autonomous operation. This limited deployment has raised concerns among critics, who voice worries about potential increases in traffic and safety risks. The public's experience with Tesla's Robotaxi service in its current limited, supervised form remains uncertain.
In other news, Tesla's second-quarter deliveries declined 14% year over year, and its second-quarter earnings showed a 12% revenue decrease and a 25% lower operating income than expected. Despite these challenges, Tesla's stock rebounded, trading nearly 3.6% higher. The company is also planning to roll out more affordable electric vehicles for the public by the fourth quarter of the year.
It's worth noting that while Tesla is launching a Robotaxi service, its fleet does not yet cover half of the U.S. population, as the company aims to achieve by the end of 2025. The success of its robotaxi program remains uncertain, and some investors, including the author, continue to approach Tesla's stock with caution due to its high valuation.
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[2] Electrek. (2025). Tesla's robotaxi launch will be geofenced and supervised, not fully driverless. [online] Available at: https://electrek.co/2025/07/23/teslas-robotaxi-launch-will-be-geofenced-and-supervised-not-fully-driverless/
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