Tesla has already spent years fighting federal probes, civil and criminal lawsuits and a host of scrutiny from everyone from the SEC to buyers.

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.

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.