Tesla launched its autonomous robotaxi service in Miami, marking its second U.S. market after Austin.

The expansion advances CEO Elon Musk’s strategy to pivot the company from electric vehicle manufacturing toward artificial intelligence and robotics.

Tesla now competes directly with established players in Miami, including Alphabet’s Waymo and Amazon’s Zoox.

This launch aims to justify Tesla’s high market valuation, which relies increasingly on autonomous technology potential rather than traditional car production.