‘Tesla is not allowed to test or transport the public in…’: California regulators after Elon Musk ‘teases’ robotaxi expansion plans

Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions in California face regulatory hurdles as the CPUC clarifies that autonomous vehicle testing and public transportation are prohibited without a human driver. While Tesla holds a permit for a private car service with drivers, expansion plans to offer services to select individuals in the Bay Area must adhere to non-autonomous vehicle operation.