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Created: 2025-07-26 02:05:00 UTC

🇺🇸TESLA EXPANDS BAY AREA TRANSPORT SERVICE 

California regulators confirm Tesla's growing its chartered transportation operations. 

The catch? No autonomous vehicles allowed, even with safety drivers.

California Public Utilities Commission: 

"Tesla is not allowed to test or transport the public (paid or unpaid) in an AV with or without a driver"

Reports suggested robotaxis were launching this weekend. 

Reality: they're building the business framework while waiting for autonomous approval.

Smart move - establish the service now, flip the autonomous switch when regulators approve.

Source: Reuters

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