The Arizona Department of Transportation said on Friday local time that Tesla has received approval to test fully autonomous robotaxis with safety supervisors in the state.The Arizona Department of Transportation stated in an email that Tesla had applied for a test permit for a self-driving car ride-sharing service in June and currently plans to test robotaxis using vehicles equipped with safety drivers in the Phoenix Metro area.
Tesla has not responded to a request for comment. It's unclear when testing will start or how long it will last.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously stated that he plans to launch a fully autonomous driving online ride-hailing service to about half of the U.S. population by the end of this year.
