Tesla is considering San Francisco for its next robotaxi city, but regulatory approval remains a major hurdle. The California Public Utilities Commission granted Tesla a ride-hail permit earlier this year, yet it is not enough for public rides. To fully operate a commercial robotaxi service, Tesla must obtain additional permits from the California DMV for driverless testing and vehicle deployment. The regulatory environment in California poses more challenges compared to Texas, and regulators are expected to scrutinize Tesla's operations closely, particularly regarding previous mistakes and operational protocols.
To operate a commercial robotaxi service in California, any company would need to obtain three permits from the California DMV: testing with a safety driver, fully driverless testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
California regulators will likely have a lot of questions for Tesla, including explanations for some of the high-profile mistakes its robotaxis committed in Austin.
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