Tesla is making strides towards establishing a fleet of self-driving electric vehicles in Los Angeles. Recently, the California Public Utilities Commission confirmed Tesla's application for a transportation permit, necessary for transporting passengers with company-operated vehicles. While the permit represents progress, experts caution that Tesla is still behind competitors like Waymo in deploying actual driverless services. The permit allows for a foundational step towards fully autonomous taxis but does not immediately authorize such operations, highlighting the complexity of regulatory approvals in the industry.
The California Public Utilities Commission confirmed Tesla's application for a permit that could move the company closer to launching its self-driving taxi service.
Tesla’s TCP permit will not grant immediate approval for driverless taxi operations but is essential for pursuing autonomous vehicle passenger services.
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