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While the stock's immediate reaction to the launch may be muted—arriving perhaps to a "meh" response from the market—the long-term view is decidedly bullish. One major expectation is that once the ride-sharing network starts reporting figures in quarterly earnings, greater investor interest will materialize.
Astute investors understand the financial mechanics: if Tesla can offer rides at a significantly lower cost per mile compared to competitors, this means a profitable business model that could inject millions into the company's revenue stream. If the Robo taxis are presented as part of Tesla's earnings report, the market would likely reassess the company's valuation prospects, with forecasts of potential stock price doubling within the year being discussed among analysts and investors.