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00:02Tesla's ride-hailing service in California is not classified as an autonomous vehicle service,
00:07according to a California Public Utilities Commission official.
00:11In an appearance on the Driverless Digest podcast on Monday,
00:15Deputy Executive Director Pat Sen said the company holds a permit similar to
00:18limousine operators and operates at SAE Level 2 with a safety driver classified as the driver.
00:24This classification exempts Tesla from autonomous vehicle reporting requirements.
00:29The update comes as Tesla prepares to launch its CyberCab,
00:32priced at $30,000, with production expected to begin in April.
00:37Tesla's full self-driving system faces scrutiny from NHTSA with a potential recall.
00:41Data showed the Austin service used safety operators and reported 14 total crashes since mid-2025.
00:48A Jeffries analysis found Tesla's Austin Robitaxi was cheaper than Waymo,
00:52but relied on onboard safety operators for most rides and faced availability issues.
00:57Shares were down by 0.34% at $381.72 in Thursday's pre-market trading,
01:05according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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