Tesla needs at least 6 permits. They have one but don't use it. Now they've asked for the 2nd, for human driven taxi service.

According to documents viewed by Bloomberg, Tesla submitted an application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) late last year, seeking a transportation charter-party carrier permit. This distinction means Tesla would wholly own and operate its fleet, unlike other ride-hailing services.

Tesla applied for a permit with the California Public Utilities Commission to operate a transportation service in the state — a required first step if the automaker wants to eventually operate a robotaxi service there.

Tesla Inc. is seeking approval to offer ride-hailing services in California, a key step by Elon Musk’s company to begin carrying paying customers while its traditional car-selling business falters.

Tesla is seeking approval from California regulators to launch a ride-hailing service, a move that could diversify its revenue stream.

Tesla said it would launch robotaxi services in California in June, and a new report confirms it has applied for a ride-hailing permit in the state

Tesla applied for a permit to operate a ride-hailing fleet in California, public records show. The application follows comments by CEO Elon Musk, who said that Tesla plans to offer driverless robotaxis in California and Texas in 2025.

Tesla is seeking approval to offer ride-hailing services in California, a key step by Elon Musk's company to begin carrying paying customers while its traditional car-selling business falters, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is looking to land approval in California to operate a ride-hailing service in California. The electric vehicle manufacturer applied for a transportation charter-party carrier permit from the California Public Utilities Commission a few months ago,