Tesla had initially set its sights on deploying a fleet of up to 5,000 self-driving taxis across Clark County, Nevada. However, the reality unfolded quite differently, with the company managing to secure initial operating permits for a mere 10 vehicles. Moreover, Tesla was prohibited from picking up passengers at the airport. Despite Tesla CEO Elon Musk staking the company's future on the advancements in autonomous driving, robotics, and artificial intelligence, the ultimate authority over the practical execution of these initiatives still rests with state and federal regulatory bodies.