Tesla needs at least 6 permits. They have one but don't use it. Now they've asked for the 2nd, for human driven taxi service.

According to documents viewed by Bloomberg, Tesla submitted an application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) late last year, seeking a transportation charter-party carrier permit. This distinction means Tesla would wholly own and operate its fleet, unlike other ride-hailing services.

Tesla has applied for a permit typically associated with chauffeur-operated services, according to California regulators, marking the first phase of a series of regulatory approvals required for the electric car maker to eventually launch a promised robotaxi service.