The limited regulatory approval is an early step toward Elon Musk’s goal of offering a Tesla self-driving taxi service.

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) granted Tesla’s application for a ride-hail permit, a required first step in the automaker’s quest to launch a robotaxi service in the state.

Tesla received a permit Tuesday from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to operate a transportation service in the state, the beginning of