"Tesla currently lacks the proper permits to run a true ride-hail service, let alone a robotaxi network, in California. Instead, it's operating a more-limited charter service. Those are not supposed to involve any autonomous vehicle operations, though videos of the rides have shown that the company's drivers are using its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software on the rides being offered. Tesla's FSD (Supervised) is an advanced driver assistance system with some automated driving features that requires the driver to pay attention."
"Tesla has asked the San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland airports about acquiring permits to operate a ride-hailing service at each location, according to Politico. Tesla appears to have contacted each airport right around the time it started up a nascent charter service in California in late July. In the case of the San Francisco and Oakland airports, representatives told the outlet that they had been contacted, but had yet to meet with Tesla."
Tesla contacted San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland airports about permits to operate ride-hailing services. Contacts coincided with Tesla launching a limited charter service in California. Charter rides are not supposed to involve autonomous operations, yet videos show drivers using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software during trips. Tesla lacks California permits for a ride-hail service, needing a California Public Utilities Commission permit for larger operations and Department of Motor Vehicles permits for autonomous fleets. The California DMV is attempting to block Tesla vehicle sales over aggressive self-driving claims. Airports often restrict new transport services and have recently seen autonomous providers like Waymo enter airport transit.
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