“I think doing that well really gives you a variety of optionality and business models across geographies ... Would-be robotaxi rivals like Tesla think they’ll have a big cost advantage ...

TSLA's approach to autonomy tends to be cheaper (as cars don't rely on Lidars) and more scalable for the same reason, as it does not rely on 3D ... in a robotaxi model – assuming a 20% Tesla ...

The global robotics industry is experiencing unprecedented expansion in 2025, driven by remarkable technological convergence and cross-sector innovation. Market projections reveal robust growth ...

Tesla's attempt to trademark the term "Robotaxi" in reference to its vehicles has been refused by the U.S. Patent and ...

USPTO refuses Tesla's attempt to trademark Robotaxi as it is Merely Descriptive, says Tesla can provide evidence to support ...

Tesla plans to launch a robotaxi service in June. Waymo has offered driverless rides since 2017. The two companies have very different strategies for self-driving cars. Business Insider compared ...

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) has denied Tesla’s attempt to trademark the term “Robotaxi”. which it has ...

In 2017, Texas passed a bill that gives the state of Texas control of who and how is companies can operate robotaxi. On June 1, 2025, Tesla will start operating 10-20 Model Y as paid unsupervised ...

Tesla plans to launch a robotaxi service in June.Robin Marchant/Getty, Sean Gallup/Getty, Tyler Le/BI Tesla plans to launch a robotaxi service in June. Waymo has offered driverless rides since 2017.

In back is a thin, full-width taillight like that on Tesla's forthcoming Robotaxi, albeit with C-shaped elements evocative of the Model 3's setup at each rear corner. The Y's rounded roofline ...

However, analysts say it remains a central pillar in Tesla's valuation and growth narrative. The planned robotaxi launch in Austin is expected to be a turning point in monetizing the FSD platform.