The company was first given permission to test leased Lexus SUVs in 2017. These vehicles would be equipped with motion sensors, obstacle recognition, sensors and cameras for operating and testing the autopilot.
The cars had to drive on public roads, so one of the necessary conditions when testing unmanned technology was the presence of a driver in the cabin.
The permit issued by the DMV was valid until 2025, but on September 25, Apple requested the cancellation of the document, and on September 27, the ministry canceled the permit.
Source: Ferra
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