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.

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.