Musk Advocates for National Self-Driving Framework Amid Tesla’s Rideshare Ambitions
Elon Musk has reengaged with Tesla to spearhead a push for federal legislation that would expand the deployment of autonomous vehicles in the U.S. The billionaire and his team have been lobbying Congress in recent weeks, aiming to remove regulatory barriers that currently cap the number of self-driving cars without traditional controls at 2,500 per year.
The urgency stems from Tesla’s imminent launch of a Model Y-based rideshare service in Austin, with plans to transition to its dedicated Cybercab. Senator Cynthia Lummis’ proposed bill on autonomous vehicle standards has become a focal point in these discussions as lawmakers weigh new proposals ahead of the July recess.