Tesla has taken a significant step forward by securing a transportation permit in California, yet faces regulatory hurdles in its quest to launch autonomous robotaxis. As the company gears up for the release of its Cybercab,

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.

The California Public Utilities Commission has granted Tesla the first in a series of approvals from California to operate Robtoaxis. The cars will be driving