Tesla's robotaxi plans for Nevada move forward with testing permit

Core Insights - Tesla has received a new permit from Nevada's Department of Motor Vehicles to test its autonomous vehicle technology on public streets, expanding its testing beyond Austin [1] - CEO Elon Musk aims to significantly increase Tesla's service area for autonomous ride-hailing, targeting to cover half of the U.S. population by the end of the year, pending regulatory approvals [2] Regulatory Environment - Testing in Nevada is more straightforward than in California, requiring a testing registry permit and a Certificate of Compliance from the DMV [3] - Companies must maintain $5 million insurance coverage and report any traffic incidents to the DMV within 10 days [4] Industry Activity - Nevada is becoming a hub for autonomous vehicle testing, with companies like Motional, Lyft, and Nuro already active in the state [5] - Zoox has launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas, offering free rides until it receives regulatory approval to charge fees [7] Future Steps for Tesla - To operate a commercial robotaxi service in Nevada, Tesla will need additional approval from the Nevada Transportation Authority [8]