<ul><li>Tesla has applied for a transportation permit in California to become a ridesharing service.</li><li>The permit would allow Tesla to offer ride-hailing services and compete with Uber, Lyft, and Waymo.</li><li>Tesla plans to launch driverless ride-hailing in Austin in June and expand to California by the end of the year.</li><li>While Tesla has approval for testing autonomous vehicles, it has not yet applied for a permit for driverless testing or deployment from the state's Department of Motor Vehicles.</li></ul>

Tesla Seeks California Permit For Driverless Ridesharing, Eyeing Competition With Uber And Waymo

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