Oct 6, 2021
Elon Musk’s airport-to-downtown S.A. tunnel transit plan takes a step forward; transportation agency seeks proposals
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: Elon Musk, space travel, sustainability
When it surfaced two months ago, the notion of Teslas whizzing through underground tunnels between San Antonio International Airport and downtown seemed fanciful.
Now, there’s a sign the idea may have gained some traction.
The Boring Co., a tunneling firm backed by billionaire Elon Musk, has been talking to local leaders about building an underground transportation loop in San Antonio. Musk is the CEO of electric-vehicle maker Tesla, as well as the founder and CEO of SpaceX.