In the US, Tesla Cybercab Hits the Road: NHTSA Launches Investigation
Tesla's Cybercab, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, has begun transporting passengers in Austin. The U.S. safety agency is examining the vehicle's legal status.
Tesla unveiled its fully autonomous Cybercab, which it has been working on for a long time, for passenger transport in Austin, Texas, USA. The two‑seat vehicle operates without a steering wheel or pedals, unlike conventional cars.
After Cybercab entered service in Austin, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began examining the development. The agency’s assessment noted that regulations concerning the presence of manual controls in vehicles were also taken into account under federal safety rules.
No Steering Wheel or Pedals
Cybercab stands out as one of Tesla’s most striking models that diverges from traditional car design. The vehicle lacks a steering wheel and gas‑brake pedals. Tesla aims for the autonomous system to take over the driving task entirely.
The Initial Fleet Consists of 45 Vehicles
In Tesla’s autonomous fleet in Texas, the number of Cybercabs is currently kept limited. The company’s total registered autonomous vehicles in the state amount to 420, of which 45 are Cybercabs. Waymo’s rival, on the other hand, has a fleet of 988 vehicles in Texas.
Elon Musk Did Not Attend the Event
At the event announcing Cybercab's launch in Austin, Tesla executive Elon Musk was absent. The company plans to expand the scope of its robotaxi service gradually as it begins limited public rides.
Tesla Competes with Rivals
With Cybercab's deployment, Tesla has begun competing more directly in autonomous transportation alongside Waymo, Uber, Lyft, and Zoox. Tesla's existing robotaxi network is built on services previously run with Model Y vehicles.
Big Goal, Slow Progress
Tesla's long‑standing expansion goals for its robotaxi program still appear to be far from fully realized. The company faces not only technical requirements but also varying state regulations in its effort to broaden autonomous driving technology.
Security Questions on the Agenda
Cybercab's design, completely stripped of steering and pedals, became one of the headlines that caught the attention of regulatory bodies. The NHTSA's review is crucial for determining how Tesla's new vehicle design aligns with existing federal safety standards.
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