Once promising a glimpse at the possible future of transportation in New York City, Revel has since retreated to focus on building charging stations.
Mr. Musk says the driverless taxis could begin ferrying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, where other companies already have similar cars on the road.
Tesla says self-driving taxis will power its growth, but the company hasn’t said when such a service would be ready or how much it would increase profits.
There are more than 90,000 taxis, Ubers and Lyfts in New York City, making it hard for those drivers — and everyone else — to maneuver through the streets.
Federal regulators released a plan that would allow a new generation of small aircraft to transport people short distances.