Electric car producer Tesla has obtained the long-awaited passenger transport license from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), permitting the corporate to start robotaxi operations within the state. However, Tesla nonetheless must receive a further allow to function its driverless vehicles totally autonomously.
Under the present license, Tesla’s autonomous autos can solely be utilized by the corporate’s workers. Before being made out there for public use, the corporate should receive further approval from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Additionally, in keeping with guidelines set by the CPUC, Tesla’s robotaxi providers might be restricted to pre-scheduled journeys.
TESLA’S ROBOTAXI PLANS
Tesla had performed a preview of its robotaxi service within the second quarter of 2024, demonstrating how customers may summon a automobile by way of the Tesla app. The firm had aimed to launch the robotaxi service in August 2024, however as a result of delays, this was pushed to October.
At the “We, Robot” occasion in October, Tesla launched robotaxi fashions Cybercab and Robovan, together with an enhanced model of its humanoid robotic Optimus.
Elon Musk revealed plans to start robotaxi testing in 2025, with California serving because the hub for these checks. However, there isn’t a clear timeline for when the service might be out there to the general public.
Source: www.anews.com.tr