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.