Tesla's Robotaxi iOS Application Surges ahead in App Store Charts, Anticipating Public Launch
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Tesla has taken another significant step towards its planned public rollout of Robotaxi services this month, as the company announced the release of its Robotaxi app for iOS users in the U.S. and Canada.
The app, which allows the public to join a waitlist for future rides, is currently available in select regions such as Austin and the Bay Area. Tesla has also expanded its Robotaxi geofence in Austin, Texas, and the service now uses freeways during commercial rides.
Tesla's Robotaxi service is positioning itself to scale quickly as regulatory approvals and infrastructure catch up. The company plans to open its Robotaxi service to the general public in September, with the service remaining available only in Austin and the Bay Area for now.
Recent job listings suggest that Chicago might be one of the next markets for Tesla's Robotaxi expansion. The service is planning to expand to several other cities across the U.S.
The app has surged to the top of the App Store's free Travel apps chart, overtaking established players like Uber and Lyft. All rides conducted without a safety driver in the driver's seat are fully autonomous in Tesla's Robotaxi service.
It is important to note that there is no evidence in the public information as of now that any Canadian city has officially approved or made Tesla's Robotaxi service available; all current reports focus on testing and expansion in U.S. cities and regions.
To use the app, passengers must agree to the Terms of Service, acknowledge the Privacy Notice, and confirm they are at least 18 years old before booking a ride. An Android version of the app will be available at a later date.
As Tesla continues to push the boundaries of autonomous driving technology, it is clear that the company is committed to making self-driving taxis a reality for the general public. With its Robotaxi service set to expand across the U.S. and now available in Canada, it will be interesting to see how the service evolves and grows in the coming months.
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