Overview

• San Francisco International confirmed receiving Tesla’s request and said scheduling discussions on permitting have begun.
• San José Mineta said Tesla only inquired about a Transportation Charter Party permit and has filed no application, and Oakland reported contact without a meeting.
• Records show Tesla regulatory counsel Casey Blaine notified California officials over the summer of plans to pursue airport pickup and drop-off permissions.
• In California, Tesla holds a Transportation Charter Party permit for supervised rides and does not have CPUC or DMV authorizations for autonomous passenger service.
• Waymo has authorization to run fully autonomous rides at San José airport after fall testing and already serves Phoenix Sky Harbor, highlighting its lead at airports.