
Two pieces of important news recently came out regarding the world of robotaxis. The first comes from EV industry leader Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). The company recently received a permit from the state of California. It is the next step toward the company operating its robotaxi service in the state.
The second piece of news comes from Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT), the second largest player in ride-sharing behind Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER). The company plans to offer its driverless ride-hailing service as soon as this summer. Is the permit approval a significant positive development for Tesla shares, or smoke in the wind? Additionally, is Lyft now better positioned versus Uber in the robotaxi battle?