Robotaxi Roll Out: Tesla, Uber And Waymo Take Diverging Roads To Autonomy

Robotaxis are taking to the roads, and the major players in the sector operate with distinctly different business models. Here's a look at how Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and Waymo are making their mark on the future of transportation. 

Tesla: Tesla's robotaxi model is built on vertical integration, which sets it apart from competitors in the autonomous mobility sector. 

By controlling every aspect of production, from battery manufacturing and vehicle assembly to the development of its proprietary full self-driving software, Tesla can optimize costs, streamline innovation, and accelerate deployment of its robotaxi fleet. 

However, Tesla is brand new in the robotaxi market. The company officially rolled out