Tesla received initial approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for a Transport Charter Party (TCP) license, indicating progress towards launching a robotaxi service in the state. This license allows Tesla to own and manage a fleet of vehicles for pre-arranged employee transportation. However, the current permit does not permit providing rides in autonomous vehicles to the public. Tesla's CEO shifted focus to robotaxis last year, aiming to introduce driverless ride-hailing services in California and Texas. The company unveiled the "Tesla Network" concept for robotaxis without traditional controls. Tesla submitted the TCP permit application in November 2024 but has yet to apply for other necessary permits from the CPUC and the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for a fully autonomous robotaxi service. Presently, Tesla holds a DMV permit for testing autonomous vehicles with a safety driver. The company has not sought additional permits required by the DMV to proceed with CPUC approval for driverless taxis. Tesla did not provide comments on the permit or the status of their other permit applications when contacted.