Austin, Texas, has emerged as a new hotspot for robotaxi services, with Waymo recently launching its platform in partnership with Uber. Tesla's CEO Elon Musk announced plans for a paid robotaxi service in the city while adapting to Texas' less stringent regulation environment. Unlike California's extensive permitting process, Texas allows quicker deployment of autonomous vehicles, raising concerns among residents and various stakeholders regarding road safety. As major companies like Waymo and Tesla dominate the local scene, the regulation debate intensifies as the robotaxi industry rapidly evolves.
In Texas, autonomous vehicles are required to have insurance and be able to obey traffic laws but face few other barriers to entry.
California has a multi-step permitting process; you need a permit for testing with a driver, one for testing without a driver, and one for carrying passengers.
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