Tesla to Launch Self-Driving 'Cybercab' in Texas
Tesla says the limited rollout will let consumers ride in its first steering wheel-less, pedal-less vehicle on public roads.
- Tesla is set to launch its two-seater Cybercab on Thursday in Austin, Texas, marking the first time a vehicle without manual controls will operate on public roads with real-world riders.
- Service expanded to several cities in Texas and Florida after Tesla launched a pilot in Austin in June 2025, though growth has proven slower than CEO Elon Musk initially targeted.
- State records from Wednesday evening show Tesla had 420 autonomous vehicles registered in Texas, including 45 Cybercab units, while Alphabet's Waymo, the current U.S. leader, has 988 vehicles registered in the state.
- Analysts view driverless vehicles as central to Tesla's $1.4 trillion market value, yet the company faces intense pressure from global competitors and reports of long wait times for service.
- Federal regulations currently limit the number of vehicles manufacturers can sell without steering wheels, even as Tesla aims to make the Cybercab the primary model in its autonomous ride-hailing network.
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Tesla has already released her first Cybercab without steering wheel or pedals in Austin, giving real shape to one of Elon Musk's most ambitious promises about the future of robotaxis
Tesla cruises into new era with Texas Cybercab launch
Electric-vehicle maker Tesla has announced the debut of its self-driving robotaxi, dubbed "Cybercab," in a bid to compete with the likes of Uber and Waymo. First unveiled in October 2024, the gold-colored vehicle has no pedals or steering wheel. With a capacity to carry two passengers, it was specifically designed to provide driverless taxi services. Chief executive Elon Musk on Thursday posted an image on X of a Cybercab looming over the Texas …
Tesla Cybercab reaches the streets of downtown Austin, Texas and Elon Musk is expected to make the official presentation of the new vehicle
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