Overview

• Tesla posted a Vehicle Operator job in Aurora, Colorado, with additional listings pointing to hires in Illinois, indicating the next markets it is preparing.
• LiDAR-equipped Robotaxi units were spotted validating routes in Gilbert and Tempe, Arizona, reflecting on-the-ground preparation ahead of broader service.
• Public access remains centered on Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area, with Texas allowing driverless operation and California requiring safety drivers.
• Tesla has secured testing permissions in Arizona and Nevada and has made its Robotaxi app publicly usable for riders in Austin and the Bay Area.
• Most current postings emphasize Autopilot data collection rather than full Robotaxi operation, underscoring a staged approach despite Elon Musk’s goal to reach half of the U.S. population by year-end.