Tesla applied for a permit with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to operate a transportation service in the state — a required first step

The move is a key step by the company to begin carrying paying customers while its traditional car-selling business falters.

Tesla has taken an important step towards putting a tobotaxi service on American streets. The company applied for a charter-party carrier permit in late 2024, news reports say. Musk unveiled the Cybercab last year,

Tesla TSLA has taken a major step toward launching its long-anticipated autonomous ride-hailing service, filing for regulatory approval in California. It has applied for a transportation charter-party carrier permit from the California Public Utilities Commission,