TLDR
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Tesla stock rose 1.94% to $325.31 after the U.S. eased rules on autonomous vehicles.
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The NHTSA will simplify exemption processes for self-driving cars without human controls.
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Tesla plans to launch its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.
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Competitors like Uber and Lyft fell amid concerns over robotaxi competition.
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Waymo leads in active robotaxi services, but Tesla eyes future dominance.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock closed at $325.31 on June 13, up 1.94%, after reports emerged that the U.S. government is moving to ease restrictions on self-driving cars.
This regulatory shift boosts Tesla’s ambitious plans to roll out its robotaxi service, potentially transforming the future of ride-sharing and autonomous transportation.
US Eases Regulations on Autonomous Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced its intention to streamline the exemption…
