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Tesla began commercial robotaxi service with its driverless Cybercab in Austin on September 3, 2026. The vehicle lacks steering wheels, pedals, and mirrors, relying entirely on cameras and AI. NHTSA opened an audit into its safety certification, while early riders reported software glitches and strict passenger restrictions.
A pre-production Tesla Cybercab spotted in Berkeley, California, reveals a makeshift steering setup: a Cybertruck wheel bolted to an exposed column. While the production vehicle is designed without controls, test mules require human oversight. This highlights the gap between Tesla's autonomous vision and current regulatory and engineering realities, as firefighters and regulators question the safety of wheel-less designs.
Elon Musk announced that Tesla's new Cybercab robotaxi uses no rare earth metals in its motor, a move that boosted shares of MP Materials despite reducing demand for rare earth magnets. Simultaneously, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into the Cybercab's compliance with federal safety standards, marking a significant regulatory hurdle for Tesla's autonomous vehicle rollout.
Tesla’s driverless Cybercab, which lacks physical steering and pedals, has been found with a hidden on-screen virtual joystick. This discovery occurs as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigates whether the vehicle complies with federal safety standards without a formal exemption.
A hidden virtual joystick allows manual control of the Tesla Cybercab, contradicting its design as a fully autonomous vehicle without physical controls. This discovery coincides with an NHTSA audit questioning the vehicle's compliance with federal safety standards.
Tesla is set to launch its steering-wheel-free Cybercab in Austin on September 3, marking the first public deployment of its fully autonomous, pedal-less vehicle. While the event signals a major shift toward mass autonomous ride-hailing, concerns persist regarding fleet scaling and safety. Simultaneously, Tesla faces quality control issues in China, where Model Y L owners report rear suspension sagging, though no official recall has been issued.