A Model Y used in Tesla’s Bay Area ride-hailing service was spotted on Thursday with a permit sticker allowing it to operate at the San Francisco International Airport. The “Authorized Limousine Permit” sticker — numbered LP-263002 and valid through January 31, 2027 — is issued by the City & County of San Francisco for limousine operations in the San Francisco International Airport. It marks the first confirmed evidence that SFO has granted Tesla commercial ground transportation access at the airport — roughly nine months after the company first approached the facility about securing one. The sticker signals that the vehicle can conduct paid passenger pickups and dropoffs at SFO’s designated commercial ground transportation zones. As of Thursday, no public announcement had been made by Tesla or SFO regarding the approval date. Tesla’s First SFO Approach Tesla initiated formal engagement with SFO and two other Bay Area airports — San Jose Mineta International and Oakland International — in September 2025. The company’s legal team notified the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) at the time that the company was “initiating engagement with the following airports to secure the necessary approvals,” according to reporting by Politico. SFO spokesperson Doug Yakel confirmed to the media outlet that the airport had received Tesla‘s request and was scheduling discussions. San Jose airport representatives revealed Tesla had inquired about permits but had not yet filed an application, while Oakland officials confirmed initial contact but no detailed plans. All three airports reported no approvals at the time. The outreach came shortly after Tesla launched its ride-hailing service in the Bay Area, nearly a month after the debut of the Robotaxi service in Austin a year ago. The Bay Area service is provided with safety drivers behind the wheel. The service has since expanded to cover large portions of