Tesla needs at least 6 permits. They have one but don't use it. Now they've asked for the 2nd, for human driven taxi service.

Tesla applied for a permit with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to operate a transportation service in the state — a required first step

Tesla TSLA has taken a major step toward launching its long-anticipated autonomous ride-hailing service, filing for regulatory approval in California. It has applied for a transportation charter-party carrier permit from the California Public Utilities Commission,