"Tesla's Robotaxi Plans: Regulators Uncontacted, Shares Pop, and China Controversy"

Tesla has not contacted California regulators about its plans for a robotaxi service, despite CEO Elon Musk's announcement of a new robotaxi product in August. The lack of permits or attempts to acquire them raises questions about how quickly Tesla could launch a robotaxi service. California agencies regulating robotaxis, as well as those in Arizona and Nevada, have not heard from Tesla about its plans. The company's approach to self-driving technology differs from others, and it remains unclear whether Musk's upcoming announcement will involve a vehicle, a service, or something else.