Tesla has contacted the Arizona Department of Transportation to begin the certification process for autonomous vehicle ride-sharing.

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The rally in Tesla stock also signals a brief respite from the political drama that has surrounded Musk in recent months. His high-profile entry into President Donald Trump’s administration and the ensuing fallout over the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” had clouded investor outlook, especially after EV tax credits were slashed.

Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA) has reportedly applied to test and operate its Robotaxi service in Phoenix, Arizona, with the state's transportation department expected to decide on the matter by the end of July.

Tesla (TSLA) tumbled nearly 7% on Monday, July 7 as the electric vehicle giant grapples with declining deliveries and CEO Elon Musk’s renewed political ambitions, prompting investors to question whether the stock represents an opportunity or risk.