Palo Alto is considering integrating Tesla’s new Cybercab into its municipal shuttle service to offset the financial strain of its current transit operations.
Councilman Greg Lin Tanaka detailed the city’s potential collaboration with Tesla, aiming to leverage the autonomous vehicles to sustain the Palo Alto Link service, which is rapidly depleting its funds with only eight months of operational budget left.
The city’s shuttle service, essential for transporting children due to the lack of a school busing system, incurs losses of $30 to $40 per ride. With the unveiling of Tesla’s robotaxi less than two weeks ago, Palo Alto sees an opportunity to rejuvenate its transit system efficiently.
However, Tesla cybercabs must first secure a license for passenger pickup, a process the city hopes to expedite by potentially extending its existing transportation license to include the tech company.
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