Tesla has not applied for required robotaxi permits in California, despite plans to expand service to the Bay Area soon (from yesterday: Tesle (TSLA) boss Musk says waiting on approvals for Bay Area - maybe a month or two)
California regulators confirmed Tesla lacks both driverless testing and deployment permits.
Tesla is actively pursuing approval in Arizona, seeking to operate autonomous vehicles in the Phoenix area.
A small robotaxi test is underway in Austin, Texas, with restrictions and safety monitors onboard.
Expansion of the robotaxi service is critical to Tesla’s future amid slowing EV sales and rising competition.
Info via Reuters.
