Elon Musk's Tesla has applied to test and eventually deploy its Robotaxi vehicles in Phoenix, Arizona, following in the footsteps of market leader Waymo.

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The incident earlier this week led to a Toyota being grazed outside an Austin, Texas, restaurant, though no major injuries were reported.

Tesla reached out to Arizona late last month to start a certification process for an autonomous vehicle ride-sharing service, and a decision is expected by the end of this month, the state's transportation department said on Thursday.

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Since Tesla's recent launch of its robotaxi service in Austin, videos have emerged showing driving problems including speeding, sudden braking and driving over a curb.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking information from Tesla after reviewing online videos of a robotaxi allegedly using the wrong lane and of speeding by another driverless vehicle.