Despite safety concerns, fewer crash reports and more leeway to test 'research' prototypes on pubic roads could benefit the most futuristic autonomous car companies, such as Zoox.

Tesla just took a big step forward toward bringing robotaxis to the public. Strangely, it didn’t come with a bunch of fanfare from its CEO either. Instead, the company quietly confirmed on X that it has made its ride-hailing service available to some employees.