Tesla has received a permit to operate as a transportation network company (TNC) in Arizona, marking a key step toward the expansion of its planned robotaxi service. A state regulator confirmed the permit was granted, allowing the electric vehicle maker to operate a ride-hailing service, though it does not yet permit fully driverless operations. The company, which applied for the permit on November 13, met the necessary requirements and was approved as of November 17. This follows a separate permit Tesla received from the state in September to test its autonomous vehicles with a safety driver on board. The move signals Tesla's intent to establish its ride-hailing network in Arizona as part of its broader expansion strategy. There was no widespread report on any immediate, significant market reaction to this specific news.