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.

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

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The three autonomous driving experts told Business Insider about how they think the launch went, and what may have prompted some issue.

Tesla rolled out its robotaxis in Austin on Sunday, June 22, with a small number of vehicles servicing a select group of influencers with rideshare services. The launch came a few days after Texas lawmakers called on Tesla to delay its robotaxi service debut in order to operate in tandem with a new state law regulating autonomous vehicles.

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.

Tesla launched its long-promised Robotaxi operations in Austin on June 22, with expectations that it would transform not only transportation but also Tesla

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Tesla Inc. is aiming to bring its driverless taxis to California and Arizona as the carmaker plots an expansion on the heels of last month’s limited rollout in Austin.