Tesla launched its autonomous ride-hailing service in California, referring to it as a 'ride-hailing service' rather than 'Robotaxi.' Elon Musk disclosed that California regulations prohibit using the terms 'taxi' or 'cab' for non-fully autonomous vehicles. This restriction comes from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Tesla aims to expand its fleet to over 100 vehicles for the service, which has been in operation for less than two months, following its earlier launch in Austin, Texas.
We are working as quickly as possible to get 100+ Teslas operating for autonomous ride-hailing (can't use the word 'taxi' or 'cab' in California) in the Bay Area and allow anyone to request a ride.
California does not allow automakers operating pilot programs of driverless services to use the terms 'cab' or 'taxi.' It is a regulation enacted by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which does not allow those terms to be used for vehicles that are not fully autonomous.
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