<ul><li>Tesla has applied for a permit with the California Public Utilities Commission to operate a ride-hail service in the state.</li><li>The permit, if approved, would be a first step for Tesla to eventually operate a robotaxi service.</li><li>The application is for a transportation charter-party carrier permit, which means Tesla owns the vehicles and employs drivers.</li><li>Although Tesla has not yet applied for a TNC permit or the CPUC's Autonomous Vehicle Passenger Service program, this move suggests the company's preparation for a future driverless ride-hailing service.</li></ul>

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