Tesla is already trying to expand its Robotaxi service to Arizona 

Tesla has initiated efforts to expand its robotaxi service to the Phoenix Metro area in Arizona by applying to test and operate autonomous vehicles with and without drivers. The company began the certification process with the Arizona Department of Transportation (DOT) on June 26, seeking permits for both testing and operating its autonomous vehicles. Tesla’s senior regulatory counsel, Casey Blaine, has engaged in preliminary discussions with Arizona’s DOT and Commerce Authority and is working to connect with local government and law enforcement officials ahead of any launch. This move follows Tesla’s limited robotaxi rollout in South Austin, Texas, which is currently invitation-only, and CEO Elon Musk’s statements about upcoming expansions in Austin and pending regulatory approvals for the Bay Area. Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions face varying regulatory landscapes across states. In California, where Tesla also aims to deploy robotaxis, the regulatory process is more complex, requiring multiple permits from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for testing and deployment, plus additional permits from the California Public Utilities Commission to