Tesla has not applied for required robotaxi permits in California, despite plans to expand service to the Bay Area soon (from yesterday: Tesle (TSLA) boss Musk says waiting on approvals for Bay Area – maybe a month or two)
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California regulators confirmed Tesla lacks both driverless testing and deployment permits.
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Tesla is actively pursuing approval in Arizona, seeking to operate autonomous vehicles in the Phoenix area.
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A small robotaxi test is underway in Austin, Texas, with restrictions and safety monitors onboard.
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Expansion of the robotaxi service is critical to Tesla’s future amid slowing EV sales and rising competition.
Info via Reuters.
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.