Tesla is hiring test drivers in Queens, New York for its robotaxi program, but the company hasn’t applied for the state permits required for autonomous vehicle trials.

As Tesla looks to expand its autonomous robotaxi service, it is taking early steps to test its software in the country’s most populous city.

Billionaire Elon Musk’s most ambitious robotaxi project is set to disrupt New York City (NYC) after making inroads in Austin, Texas. This puts the future of the legacy yellow taxis in NYC in jeopardy.