According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla has significantly ramped up its robotaxi and ride-hailing operations by adding 40 new Model Y vehicles to its autonomous fleet over the last 9 days, with 23 of those specifically deployed in Austin in the past 4 days to meet increasing service demand (source: Sawyer Merritt). This rapid fleet expansion highlights Tesla's strategy to address real-time mobility needs in high-growth markets using advanced AI-powered self-driving technology. For AI industry stakeholders, this move demonstrates practical deployment of autonomous vehicle fleets in urban environments, offering insight into scalable business models and operational challenges in AI-driven mobility services.