Tesla Submits Application for Ride-Hailing Service
According to reports, Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has applied for a license to operate a ride-hailing service in California. This marks a preliminary step toward the robotaxi platform it has long promised.
Details of Tesla's Application
As reported by Bloomberg, Tesla submitted its application for a ride-hailing permit to the California Public Utilities Commission late last year.
Human Drivers Initially Required
The application indicates that human drivers will initially sit behind the wheel of vehicles operating on the platform.
Response from the Public Utilities Commission
The California Public Utilities Commission confirmed to US media that it has received a request from Tesla, but did not disclose further details.
Tesla's Shift Toward Self-Driving
Tesla has experienced a decline in vehicle deliveries in recent years, but its CEO, Elon Musk, emphasized that the company’s future lies in self-driving technology.
Future Plans for the Robotaxi Platform
- Musk envisions that Tesla owners will be able to deploy their vehicles as robotaxis to earn additional income.
- Musk recently announced plans to launch a personal vehicle rental platform in Texas.
- California may follow suit later on.
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