"Airports are among the most lucrative areas for ride-hailing businesses because they're one of the few hubs that provide round-the-clock trips. Tesla is in the early days of its ride-hailing service and hasn't been approved to provide autonomous rides for the public in California, but the company is making airports a priority. In a memo Business Insider obtained in July, roughly a month after Tesla launched Robotaxi in Austin, the EV maker notified the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)"
"Spokespeople for each of the airports confirmed to Business Insider that they have been approached by Tesla. Kaley Skantz, a spokesperson for the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, told BI that the airport has been in contact with "Tesla's Public Policy and Business Development team, but we have not yet met with them." Similarly, Francis Tsang, a spokesperson for San Francisco International Airport, told BI that the airport has begun "scheduling discussions" on the matter."
Airports account for a significant share of ride-hailing trips and provide lucrative, round-the-clock demand. Waymo and Tesla are seeking access to major San Francisco Bay Area airports, with Waymo securing a permit for San Jose Mineta International Airport and Tesla initiating talks for San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland. Tesla began formal engagement with the California Public Utilities Commission in July, about a month after launching Robotaxi in Austin. Tesla currently holds a Transportation Charter Party (TCP) permit allowing drivered public ride-hailing under state rules but lacks an autonomous "Drivered Pilot AV" authorization. Airport authorities confirm contact or scheduled discussions with Tesla.
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