Tesla (TSLA, Financials), the electric vehicle and energy company, has expanded its robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa as it works to build a broader autonomous ride-hailing network.
The company announced the addition of the two Florida cities in a post on X. Tesla already operates robotaxis in Austin, Dallas, Houston and Miami, while supervised testing is underway in California's San Francisco Bay Area.
The timing puts fresh attention on Tesla's autonomous driving strategy ahead of its second-quarter earnings report. Robotaxis have become a central part of CEO Elon Musk's effort to shift the company's story beyond vehicle manufacturing and toward artificial intelligence, robotics and self-driving technology.
The rollout has moved more slowly than some earlier targets suggested. Tesla has said safety testing will continue to shape the pace of expansion.
Its system relies on cameras and AI-based software, a different approach from Alphabet-owned Waymo, which uses lidar alongside other sensors.
Tesla also plans to introduce the Cybercab, a purpose-built robotaxi without pedals or a steering wheel.
Shares rose about 3.6% Tuesday. Investors will now look for clearer details on fleet growth, operating costs and the timeline for a wider commercial launch.