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Growth · April 28, 2017

The Boring Company

Elon Musk's new company, creating tunnels for traffic

In plain words

The Boring Company is an infrastructure and tunneling firm that builds underground tunnels to reduce traffic congestion and improve vehicular transportation. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating alternative routes for vehicles beneath city streets. It serves municipalities and transportation planners seeking novel solutions to urban traffic problems. The company's distinctive approach applies tunneling technology to everyday traffic challenges rather than traditional infrastructure methods.

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From the sources

The Boring Company is an infrastructure and tunneling company founded by Elon Musk to cut down on traffic & improve our vehicular transportation.

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