After years of delays, Tesla finally unveiled its Robotaxi concept in October last year on the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank, California. The demonstration wasn't going to show Tesla's concept Cybercab vehicle navigating real-world situations,

Alphabet's Waymo robotaxis have driven more than 100 million miles without a human behind the wheel, doubling the mileage in about six months, a top company official said, as it speeds up deployment in U.

Tesla's plan to bring robotaxis to the Bay Area could shake up the autonomous ride-hailing market. This years 40 under 40 event honors the rising entrepreneurs, influencers, creators, and executives that have shaped the bay area and are paving the way for what comes next.