Tesla gets first in a series of permits it needs to run robotaxis in California
- Tesla has received its first permit from the California Public Utilities Commission on March 20, allowing it to carry passengers.
- The permit enables Tesla to operate a fleet of vehicles for pre-arranged trips, specifically with company employees as drivers.
- The approval allows Tesla to function like a shuttle service with company employees as drivers.
- Tesla still needs to overcome additional regulatory hurdles before fully launching its robotaxi service in California.
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California Permit Lets Tesla Carry Passengers, Putting It on the Road to Robotaxis
With hopes of providing a robotaxi service in California this year, Tesla has secured its first permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to carry passengers, officials confirmed March 20. The electric vehicle company applied for the transportation charter-party carrier permit, a license usually secured for chauffeur-operated services, in November, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reported Thursday. The appro…
Tesla scores California ride-hail permit for its robotaxi service
Tesla has been granted a ride-hail permit in California by the state's Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), paving the way for the EV giant to make good on its promise to launch a robotaxi service soonish.Continue ReadingCategory: TransportTags: Self-Driving, Autonomous Vehicles, Tesla, California
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Tesla gets permit to ferry passengers in California, a stepping stone toward autonomous taxis
In summary The permit lays the groundwork toward a driverless taxi service. Tesla has said it will launch such a service in Austin, Texas in June. Tesla Inc. received permission from state regulators this week to begin a charter service that will use Tesla-employed drivers to ferry its employees in company-owned vehicles for prearranged rides, […] The post Tesla gets permit to ferry passengers in California, a stepping stone toward autonomous ta…
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