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.

San Francisco is likely to prove a more challenging area for Tesla’s self-driving systems. The city is significantly more densely populated and has more challenging roads, largely due to its extreme topography and steep streets.