Tesla Readies a Taxi Service in San Francisco-but Not With Robotaxis
Briefly

Tesla is planning to launch a robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area, but it must use cars with human drivers due to legal restrictions. Currently, Tesla has obtained a permit to operate a taxi service for employees and select members of the public. However, this service cannot involve autonomous vehicles. The California Public Utilities Commission has stated that Tesla can transport the public only with a driver present, while the company seeks further approval for full autonomy in the future.
Tesla is publicly launching a 'robotaxi' service in California, which will operate under legal constraints requiring human drivers despite its autonomous vehicle ambitions.
The California Public Utilities Commission confirmed Tesla's service is state-approved, but strict regulations prevent it from running an autonomous vehicle-based service.
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