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Sep 4, 2026

Tesla launches driverless Cybercab service in Austin

Tesla began paid customer rides in its purpose-built Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas on September 3, 2026. The two-seater vehicle has no steering wheel or pedals and operates through Tesla's Robotaxi app. Federal safety regulators opened an investigation the following day.

Sep 4, 2026·4 sources
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Sep 3, 2026

Federal investigation opens into Tesla Cybercab deployment

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into Tesla's decision to launch its new Cybercab autonomous taxi on public roads without steering wheel or pedals.

Sep 3, 2026·3 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Tesla shares dropped 6% to 6.5% in Nasdaq trading on September 4, 2026, following the announcement of the federal compliance audit
  • ▪The Cybercab is a gold-painted, two-door, two-seater vehicle featuring gull-wing doors, a 22-inch touchscreen, and no conventional mirrors, steering wheel, or pedals
  • ▪Tesla chose to self-certify the Cybercab as compliant with existing regulations rather than proactively applying for a federal safety exemption from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Self-driving technologyRobo-taxisAutonomous vehiclesTexasTeslaFederal investigation