But Tesla has not submitted an application for either permit, representatives from both state agencies told The Examiner on Thursday. Tesla does hold a permit to test its robotaxis on public roads, but according to the DMV, it has not reported using that permit since 2019.

Elon Musk has outlined an aggressive timeline for Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi service, projecting a fully autonomous ride-hailing network in some California cities by the end of 2025. The announcement came during Tesla’s latest earnings call on Wednesday,

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday his company will launch a paid ride-hailing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas using its own fleet vehicles this coming June — the latest in a long line of sky-high promises he has yet to meet about autonomy.