That's probably part of it, but the DMV seems to consider it a "manufacturers testing permit," which means that Volvo would have to be substantially involved

That's probably part of it, but the DMV seems to consider it a "manufacturers testing permit," which means that Volvo would have to be substantially involved in the process on Uber's behalf as they do not already have a permit of their own. [0] The draft rules also require quite a bit of insurance and items like "autonomous test driver training programs" to be in place for a legal operation. [1] [0]: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/vr/autonomous/testing https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/vr/autonomous/testi... [1]: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wcm/connect/211897ae-c58a-4f28-a2b7-03cbe213e51d/avexpressterms_93016.pdf?MOD=AJPERES https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wcm/connect/211897ae-c58a-4f28...