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TESLA STOCK CLOSES AT 2025 HIGH AFTER MUSK CONFIRMS DRIVERLESS ROBOTAXI TESTS UNDERWAY IN AUSTIN
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Tesla is now testing driverless vehicles in Austin, Texas. The company still hasn't announced when it will be able to operate a ride-hailing service without human safety supervisors or drivers on board. Texas will require authorization from the DMV for commercial use of self-driving vehicles starting in May 2026. California's DMV and Public Utilities Commissions say that Tesla has yet to apply for the permits needed to conduct driverless testing in the state without a human at the wheel, or to operate a commercial robotaxi service.