Tesla has applied for a permit to test and deploy autonomous vehicles in Arizona. It's also eyeing expansion in Austin, Texas and California.

Tesla has applied to test and operate robotaxis in Arizona, aiming to expand its autonomous vehicle services despite varying state regulations and growing competition from Waymo.

Elon Musk's robotaxis may soon hit local streets as his company seeks to expand its driverless ridesharing service and catch up with rival Waymo.