Tesla launched its “autonomous ride-hailing” service in the Bay Area on July 30, according to a post by Tesla AI on X. Although the service is described on Tesla’s website as “Robotaxi,” the company cannot use the words “taxi” or “cab” in California, according to a CEO Elon Musk on X. Instead, Musk refers to the service as “autonomous ride-hailing.” According to Terrie Prosper, director of strategic communications at the California Public Utilities Commission, or CPUC, Tesla only holds a charter party carrier permit from the CPUC, which allows the company to drive passengers in traditional vehicles. Tesla has not, however, applied for an autonomous vehicle, or AV, permit. Read more through the link in bio. ✍️: Litong Deng 📸: Courtesy of Tesla Inc. . . . #ucberkeley #dailycal #berkeley #tesla #elonmusk