Tesla is moving forward with its Robotaxi service, announcing a potential launch in San Francisco, despite lacking necessary permits for autonomous testing in California. Since June, the company has been conducting tests in Austin, revealing erratic behaviors in their LiDAR-free vehicles. The California DMV stated that no permit application has been submitted for general public deployment, though Tesla holds a permit for testing with human drivers. Musk has expressed intentions to seek regulatory approvals in California, raising concerns regarding compliance with legal requirements.
In June, Tesla has been testing its Robotaxi fleet in Austin, with human operators capable of shutting off the cars from the passenger seat. However, this phase has yielded odd and potentially dangerous behaviors with the LiDAR-free robocars. Elon Musk announced that testing in the Bay Area would begin 'in a month or two,' despite Tesla not obtaining necessary permits for autonomous vehicle testing in California.
An internal memo informed Tesla employees that the Robotaxi service would be launching in San Francisco as early as today, Friday, with some Tesla owners receiving invitations. However, a spokesperson from the California DMV confirmed that Tesla had not submitted an application for deploying autonomous vehicles for the general public.
Tesla holds a permit to test autonomous vehicles with drivers behind the wheel, and has received regulatory approval to provide a 'transportation service' for employees. The California Public Utilities Commission has not granted permission to operate this service for the public.
Elon Musk, during a Wednesday earnings call, indicated that Tesla was actively seeking regulatory approvals for its autonomous taxis in California, which adds to concerns regarding adherence to regulations.
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