Elon Musk’s Tesla is taking initial steps to bring its autonomous robotaxi service to New York City, posting jobs for prototype vehicle operators to collect data for its self-driving software.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk’s Tesla has begun the process of expanding its robotaxi service to New York City, revealing its intentions through a recent job posting. The company is seeking to hire data collectors to drive vehicles around the city, marking an early stage in its plans to test autonomous driving software in the country’s most populous urban center.

According to the job listing, Tesla is looking for “highly motivated self-starters” to work as “prototype vehicle operators” in Flushing, Queens. These drivers will be responsible for collecting audio and video data ne

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