Tesla's latest robotaxi announcement is putting pressure on Waymo. Discover how Tesla's rapid expansion into Austin and upcoming Bay Area launch intensifies the self-driving rivalry.

Tesla has yet to apply for regulatory permits it needs to operate driverless taxis in California, two state regulators said on Thursday, a day after CEO Elon Musk said the company would expand its robotaxis to the San Francisco Bay Area within two months.

Tesla has told California Department of Motor Vehicles officials that it plans to take a phased approach to operating in the state, starting with giving employees pre-arranged rides using a safety