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Trump Plans to Relax Regulations for Self-Driving Vehicles, Boosting Tesla's 2024 Robotaxi Launch in California and Texas

Nov 26, 2024, 05:37 PM

The incoming presidential administration led by President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning to relax regulations surrounding self-driving vehicles, aiming to accelerate their deployment on U.S. roads. This initiative, which has been characterized as a potential 'golden age of travel' for autonomous vehicles, has generated optimism among self-driving technology companies. Key players in the industry, including Tesla, are poised to benefit significantly from these changes. Tesla is planning to launch a robotaxi service in California and Texas next year, and the company's ties to Trump may facilitate this effort. The push to eliminate restrictions is seen as a strategic move to fast-track the development and integration of robotaxis and self-driving vehicles into the transportation system.