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Iulian Dnistran

Tesla’s Cybercab Is Finally Giving Paid Robotaxi Rides. Here’s What It Can And Can’t Do

  • The Tesla Cybercab, a two-seat EV without pedals and a steering wheel, is now offering robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas.
  • The introduction follows a closed-door event where traditional media was not invited.
  • Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO and one of the biggest believers in vision-only self-driving cars, did not attend the launch.

After a hyped-up but rather underwhelming launch event on Thursday night, Tesla’s golden, two-seat Cybercabs are finally offering driverless rides in Austin, Texas. A closed-door party attended mainly attended by Tesla enthusiasts and content creators—but apparently not Elon Musk—marked the occasion and was where a hand-picked group got the first rides.

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