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Tesla is making significant strides in expanding its robotaxi services in the United States. The company has initiated the certification process with the Arizona Department of Transportation to deploy autonomous vehicles in the Metro Phoenix area. This move follows Tesla’s recent limited rollout in South Austin. In addition to Arizona, Tesla aims to launch its robotaxi services in the San Francisco Bay Area, pending regulatory approvals. CEO Elon Musk has indicated that the launch could occur in the coming months. Tesla’s efforts align with its broader ambition to establish a widespread robotaxi network, although regulatory hurdles remain, particularly in states like California, which require multiple permits for autonomous vehicle testing and deployment.