Tesla has been granted a transportation charter permit by the California Public Utilities Commission, enabling it to operate a transportation service. This permit does not cover autonomous vehicle testing or public transport but allows Tesla to transport employees in owned vehicles. Unlike Uber and Lyft, which operate under transportation network company permits, Tesla must adhere to different regulations. Tesla plans to use this permit initially for employee transportation, with potential future applications for autonomous vehicle operations subject to additional approval from the DMV.
Tesla's TCP permit allows it to operate a transportation service, initially using employees as drivers, marking a step toward its possible robotaxi launch.
Unlike ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft, Tesla's TCP permit requires the company to own the vehicles and employ drivers.
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