Tesla received a ride-hailing permit this week from Arizona regulators, opening the door for the automaker to begin operating a robotaxi service in the state.
A spokesperson with Arizona Department of Transportation told TechCrunch the automaker applied for a Transportation Network Company permit on November 13. Tesla has met the requirements to operate as a TNC and is permitted as of November 17, according to ADOT.
The permit is the final regulatory step to launch a robotaxi service in Arizona, a state that has become a hub of…

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