How It Works

Tesla builds the cars.
We run the fleet.

The operator model for autonomous transportation.

The Model

What a fleet operator actually does

Tesla handles autonomy — the AI, the software, the driving. We handle everything else.

Permits & Compliance

Navigating state and local AV regulations. Securing permits. Building community support. Working with elected officials.

Fleet Operations

Charging, cleaning, maintenance scheduling, parking logistics. Keeping vehicles on the road and earning revenue.

Local Partnerships

Hotels, restaurants, venues. Integrating into the Hamptons ecosystem so rides are available exactly where people need them.

The Vehicle

Tesla CyberCab

Purpose-built for autonomous ride-hailing. No steering wheel. No pedals. Designed from the ground up for passengers.

Vision AI
No LIDAR Dependency
Apr '26
Volume Production
Live
Unsupervised in Austin
Why the Hamptons

The right market at the right time

The Hamptons isn't just where we start — it's the best place to prove autonomous fleet operations work.

Regulatory

Building the path forward

New York is one of the last states without an AV deployment framework. Multiple bills are in the legislature, and 25+ states already permit commercial autonomous operation. We're building the community support and regulatory relationships now — so we're first in line when the door opens.

25+
States with AV Frameworks
S344
NY AV Bill in Legislature
First
Building Community Support

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