Tesla Launches Cybercab Autonomous Vehicle Service in Austin
Tesla recently launched its first autonomous vehicle for commercial service, the Cybercab, in Austin, Texas. The two-seat robotaxi lacks a steering wheel and pedals but has seen strong initial demand despite being limited to daytime operation. As of October 10, Tesla had registered 739 autonomous vehicles in Texas, including 420 Model Ys and 319 Cybercabs. According to third-party tracking data from RobotaxiTracker, only 107 out of the 277 active autonomous vehicles in Austin are Cybercabs. While Tesla's fleet size is comparable to Waymo’s (which has over 300 AVs), Waymo offers more convenient 24/7 service via Uber. Tesla plans to expand its availability after addressing safety concerns at night. The Cybercab accounts for about 11% of all reported robotaxi rides in Austin, with a total of 531 trips recorded so far. The service is available within most of the city and requires users to download the Tesla Robotaxi app.
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