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The company has been spending more time pitching its vision for the future of its gig-economy business model as it plays catch-up in offering autonomous rides.

The permit will allow Tesla initially to carry its employees on a prearranged basis in company-owned vehicles, before later transporting members of the public.

Uber will shift into a new gear in Austin, Texas, on March 4 when its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers.

Tesla is seeking approval to offer ride-hailing services in California, a key step by Elon Musk’s company to begin carrying paying customers while its traditional business falters.

Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Elon Musk was not open to making Tesla Inc.’s planned robotaxis available on the ride-sharing platform, making Uber a future competitor.

Uber filed a racketeering suit against a group of law firms, doctors and pain-management clinics it claims staged fake car accidents to take advantage of New York’s no-fault insurance policies.

Price-guarantee plans represent a potential new source of revenue for Uber, which said recently that a slowdown in U.S. rideshare bookings has been weighing on its core mobility unit.

The city’s plan threatens to further weigh on demand for ridesharing in a key market for Uber and Lyft, which are both warning that costs will be passed through to consumers.

Uber Technologies plans to invest in Pony AI’s U.S. initial public offering, which is expected to be priced next week after being upsized by the autonomous driving firm.

The company wants the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission, which sets minimum driver pay, to reduce the per-mile rate in its driver pay formula by 6.1% to $1.277 from the current $1.360.