San Jose, CA
Tesla Robotaxi Deployment in California
63%
Testing Zone
Completed
7
of 12 milestones
In Progress
1
active milestones
Vehicles
—
deployed
Status
Supervised
operation mode
*
To remove safety monitors, Tesla needs Driverless Tester Permit and CPUC enrollment.
Milestone Status
Tesla Insurance Available
Tesla Insurance is available in this state
2019
Permit Applied
Tesla has applied for AV testing/deployment permit
2024
Permit Received
Tesla has received AV testing/deployment permit
Jul 18, 2025
Vehicle Operator Job Ads
Tesla is advertising for vehicle operator positions
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Fleet Support Job Ads
Tesla is advertising for fleet support positions
2
Final Regulatory Approval
Full regulatory approval received for autonomous operation
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Route Validation Tests
Route mapping and safety validation testing completed
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Robotaxi App Access Opens
Robotaxi app becomes available for riders
Jul 30, 2025
Public Test Program Launched
Public testing program has begun
Nov 18, 2025
Geofence Expanded
Operating area has been expanded
Jul 31, 2025
20+ Vehicles Deployed
At least 20 vehicles deployed in this market
Sep 4, 2025
No Safety Monitor
Vehicles operating without human safety monitor
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Milestone Timeline
Public Test Program Launched
Nov 18, 2025
20+ Vehicles Deployed
Sep 4, 2025
Geofence Expanded
Jul 31, 2025
Robotaxi App Access Opens
Jul 30, 2025
Permit Received
Jul 18, 2025
Permit Applied
2024
Tesla Insurance Available
2019