https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-unusually-muted-tesla-cybercab-launchContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-unusually-muted-tesla-cybercab-launchhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-unusually-muted-tesla-cybercab-launch#u62824Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:40:55 +0000Tesla launched its steering-wheel-free Cybercab robotaxi service in Austin with a fleet of 300 vehicles during a private event without a livestream. The launch immediately triggered a federal safety probe from regulators questioning the certification of a vehicle lacking pedals, mirrors, and a steering wheel. Meanwhile, the stock price fell following the deployment and subsequent safety investigations. Passengers are already taking rides in the two-seater vehicles, though footage shows the autonomous cars reacting to pedestrians jumping in the road, raising fresh questions about operational se https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-unusually-muted-tesla-cybercab-launchhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-unusually-muted-tesla-cybercab-launch#u59096Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:50:30 +0000Tesla launched its steering-wheel-free Cybercab robotaxi service in Austin with a fleet of 300 vehicles, sparking immediate federal scrutiny. The deployment follows a private event without a livestream and occurred six weeks after Tesla removed volume production of the vehicle from this year's plan. The US government is investigating whether the two-seater meets federal safety standards, specifically questioning the certification of a vehicle lacking pedals, mirrors, and a steering wheel. Meanwhile, safety, scale, and regulation questions remain open as passengers begin taking rides.Why i https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-unusually-muted-tesla-cybercab-launchhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-unusually-muted-tesla-cybercab-launch#u57782Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:57:52 +0000Tesla has deployed its steering-wheel-free Cybercab robotaxi service to the public in Austin. While Elon Musk is betting that riders will overcome fears of having no control, the launch has been described as muted, featuring a private event without a livestream. Simultaneously, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an audit on launch day to determine if the vehicle meets federal safety standards, specifically questioning the certification of a car that lacks pedals, mirrors, and a steering wheel. Tesla shares declined following the reveal.Why it mattersThe Cybercab represen