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 on Tuesday received the first in a series of approvals from California required for the electric car maker to eventually launch a promised robotaxi service in the state, according to a state regulator.

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,