Tesla has made progress in releasing its robotaxi service in California by receiving a new permit allowing it to operate a transportation service in the state—but there are restrictions in place. The EV maker is a long way from seeing its robotaxi fleet on California streets,

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) secured a permit from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Tuesday to operate a transportation service in the state, marking the first step in a lengthy regulatory process that could ultimately pave the way for the company to launch a robotaxi service there.

Tesla has been granted a ride-hail permit in California by the state's Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), paving the way for the EV giant to make good on its promise to launch a robotaxi service soonish.