Elon Musk revealed plans for a robotaxi service using self-driving Tesla cars, targeting a launch in California and Texas by 2025. During Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call, Musk noted that testing has already commenced in the Bay Area with employees, although current vehicles require human oversight. He mentioned the need for regulatory approvals in California, contrasting with anticipated smoother processes in Texas. Despite past overpromises, Musk assured that if the software achieves full autonomy, owners of older Tesla models would be eligible for hardware upgrades at no extra cost.