https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-unveils-new-cybercab-robotaxi-at-exclusive-austin-event-follow-along-here-austin-american-statesmanContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-unveils-new-cybercab-robotaxi-at-exclusive-austin-event-follow-along-here-austin-american-statesmanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-unveils-new-cybercab-robotaxi-at-exclusive-austin-event-follow-along-here-austin-american-statesman#u57960Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:55:33 +0000Tesla has started offering rides in its two-seat Cybercab within limited areas of Austin, Texas. The driverless vehicles lack steering wheels and pedals while ferrying passengers. Simultaneously, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation to examine whether the self-driving vehicles and self-certified safety claims meet federal safety standards. Tesla has quietly rolled out the fleet as part of its push into the autonomous vehicle sector, though the cars are not yet available for purchase as the company gauges interest from potential fleet operators.Why it m https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-unveils-new-cybercab-robotaxi-at-exclusive-austin-event-follow-along-here-austin-american-statesmanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-unveils-new-cybercab-robotaxi-at-exclusive-austin-event-follow-along-here-austin-american-statesman#u57101Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:07:17 +0000Tesla has launched public rides for its Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas. The vehicle is a two-seat model that lacks a steering wheel and pedals. While the company has begun transporting passengers, the Cybercab is not yet available for purchase. Tesla is currently gauging interest from potential operators regarding the purchase and management of Cybercab fleets. The rollout occurs as Tesla positions robotaxis as its future, despite facing competition from Waymo in a sector that has not yet demonstrated profitability.Why it mattersThe launch marks a shift from theoretical robotaxi plans to a