"However, regulatory rules and the fact that the company is operating with someone in the driver's seat - a stark difference from the operation in Austin -have kept the business categorized as a ride-hailing application in California. But Tesla is still breaking barriers down with its service, which operates entirely using the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) platform, as the "Safety Monitors" are only there to ensure safety and take over in the most necessary circumstances."
"In September, Tesla filed to begin operating its ride-hailing service at various airports in the Bay Area, including San Francisco International Airport, San Jose Mineta International Airport, and Oakland International Airport. It officially came through on that promise last night, as it announced its Bay Area ride-hailing service would now go to San Jose Mineta International Airport: Our Bay Area ride-hailing service now goes to SJC airport ✈️ - Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) October 27, 2025"
Tesla operates a Bay Area ride-hailing service that is similar to the Robotaxi program in Austin, Texas. Regulatory rules and the presence of a person in the driver's seat keep the California operation categorized as a ride-hailing application. The service runs entirely on the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) platform, with "Safety Monitors" present only to ensure safety and intervene when necessary. Tesla filed to operate at San Francisco International Airport, San Jose Mineta International Airport, and Oakland International Airport. The company expanded the service to include San Jose Mineta, increasing airport drop-off availability and likely prompting further approvals. Ride-hailing offerings reduce airport parking costs for many travelers.
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