Elon Musk's robotaxis may soon hit local streets as his company seeks to expand its driverless ridesharing service and catch up with rival Waymo.

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.

San Francisco is likely to prove a more challenging area for Tesla’s self-driving systems. The city is significantly more densely populated and has more challenging roads, largely due to its extreme topography and steep streets.