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Investing.com -- Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) informed some of its workers that it plans to launch its Robotaxi service in the Bay Area this weekend, according to an internal memo viewed by Business Insider.
The electric vehicle maker reportedly told staff on Thursday that the timeline for the launch had been moved up, with the service potentially starting as early as Friday. According to the memo, select Tesla owners will receive invitations to use the service, which will require payment for rides.
The Robotaxi vehicles will operate with safety monitors in the driver’s seat who will have full access to the steering wheel and brakes, allowing them to control the vehicle if necessary.
The service will operate in a geofenced area covering a substantial portion of the Bay Area, including Marin, much of the East Bay, San Francisco, and extending south to San Jose.
However, a spokesperson for the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) stated that while the agency recently met with Tesla, the company has not yet applied for a permit for driverless testing or deployment. The DMV did not clarify whether Tesla would need a permit to launch the service with safety monitors present.
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