Aug 13, 05:01 PM

Tesla Seeks NYC Self-Driving Test Drivers Without Mandatory Permits

Tesla has advertised openings for drivers to test its Autopilot and so-called Full Self-Driving software on public streets in New York City, a move that signals the electric-car maker is exploring a robotaxi or ride-hailing service in the nation’s largest metropolitan market. The New York City Department of Transportation said the company has not applied for — and therefore does not hold — the permits required to operate or test autonomous vehicles within city limits. Current state rules also mandate a trained safety driver behind the wheel at all times, raising questions about the legality of Tesla’s planned trials. The step comes as Tesla accelerates similar hiring in Dallas, Houston, Miami and Palo Alto and, in June, won approval to run a limited driverless fleet in Austin. The company is still under multiple federal investigations and recalled about 2.3 million vehicles last year over concerns that Autopilot allowed drivers to disengage from the road.

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Tesla Seeks NYC Self-Driving Test Drivers Without Mandatory Permits

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