Tesla Inc. is expanding its robotaxi service area in Austin, CEO Elon Musk says. In a Wednesday night response to a user's post on X praising the Austin-based electric automaker's autonomous ride-hailing service, Musk said robotaxis will be offered in a larger service area this weekend.

Tesla has told California Department of Motor Vehicles officials that it plans to take a phased approach to operating in the state, starting with giving employees pre-arranged rides using a safety

With a few hiccups, Tesla heads west but scale will still take some time to achieve in an industry now full of promising startups.