https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-says-emergency-responders-may-need-to-push-new-cybercab-with-no-steering-wheelContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-says-emergency-responders-may-need-to-push-new-cybercab-with-no-steering-wheelhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-says-emergency-responders-may-need-to-push-new-cybercab-with-no-steering-wheel#u65776Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:50:36 +0000The NHTSA is auditing approximately 1,000 Tesla Cybercabs following concerns from Austin firefighters regarding the vehicle's steering-wheel-free design. Responders question the reliability of touchscreen-only controls during emergencies, specifically when wearing gloves. While Cybercab services have launched in Austin, New York City requires sand-colored autonomous taxis to maintain a driver behind the wheel. Tesla engineers are currently soliciting rider feedback to identify necessary improvements to the vehicle.Why it mattersTesla's decision to remove the steering wheel created a https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-says-emergency-responders-may-need-to-push-new-cybercab-with-no-steering-wheelhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-says-emergency-responders-may-need-to-push-new-cybercab-with-no-steering-wheel#u59752Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:53 +0000Tesla has officially begun deploying its Cybercab robotaxi service featuring vehicles with no steering wheel, prompting an immediate investigation by federal regulators. The rollout has drawn scrutiny over vehicle design and safety features. Tesla acknowledged that emergency responders might need to push the autonomous vehicles and turn the front wheels by hand if the cars lose power or face operational snags. Meanwhile, the vehicle reveal underwhelmed Wall Street, causing Tesla's stock to drop following the event.Why it mattersChief Executive Officer Elon Musk introduced the new autonomo