Tesla is joining the Miami robotaxi challenge. The Magic City is one of the five new US cities the ride-hailing service has identified for its next launches.

Tesla has already launched its robotaxi service in Austin in late June and San Francisco shortly after. CEO Elon Musk said in October that Tesla planned to expand to eight to 10 metro areas by the end of 2025, with a total of more than 1,000 vehicles, but in its annual shareholder meeting last week, the company said Miami, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas and Houston will be next.

Tesla said the new cities would be launching in coming months but gave no exact timetable.

No doubt, Miami’s relentless traffic will test the robotaxi service. Regulations around the country vary, but Florida currently requires a safety driver aboard.

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