Tesla doesn't have the permits to run an autonomous vehicle taxi in California, but probably nothing stops a driver-assist based taxi.

Tesla also faces challenges with its robotaxi offering, but it's well positioned, provided it can demonstrate safety and efficacy. Funnily enough, it could be argued that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) isn't really a pure EV company either.

The company said its timeline for Robotaxi launch had been moved up and the service could launch as soon as Friday.

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is gearing up to launch its robotaxi service in Californias Bay Area, but with safety drivers on board due to regulatory constraints, according to Business Insider and Reuters reports.

Elon Musk's plans to make every Tesla autonomous might not be that enticing for regular Tesla owners, jeopardizing plans to expand Robotaxi service nationwide

Elon Musk had more bold projections for Tesla's robotaxi. But investors didn't get much insight on the Austin launch during Wednesday's earnings call.

Elon Musk sees "rough quarters." A likely "robotaxi" launch in San Francisco comes with caveats. BYD is near a buy point.