Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared bold updates during the company’s second-quarter earnings call, according to Benzinga. The billionaire announced plans to launch autonomous ride-hailing for half of the U.S. population by year-end, pending regulatory approval. He said Tesla's autonomous ride-hailing plans depend on regulatory approval and emphasized the company is proceeding cautiously. Musk said Tesla plans to rapidly expand its Robotaxi fleet and service areas, with approvals pending in Phoenix and Florida. He shared that Tesla is working with Dutch regulators on Full Self-Driving approval, aiming to expand into the EU and resume progress in China.