Archive · 26 Jul 2025

Tesla Rolls Out Human-Driven Ride Service in San Francisco

Tesla Rolls Out Human-Driven Ride Service in San Francisco

Tesla is starting a new ride service in the San Francisco area, but it's not the self-driving cars some people were expecting.

Instead, it will be like having a chauffeur, with a human driver in control.

This is because Tesla doesn't yet have permission to use self-driving cars in the area.

They have tested similar services in other places, like Austin, with human drivers.

The company can offer rides to certain people, such as employees' friends and family, with a special permit.

Getting full self-driving car approval involves a long process, including testing and getting various permits.

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