Tesla Launches Cybercab Robotaxi Service in Austin

Tesla has begun offering public rides with its Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas, marking the first real‑world deployment of the company’s camera‑only autonomous driving system. The two‑seat, steering‑wheel‑free vehicles, unveiled nearly two years ago, now operate under Tesla’s robotaxi service. Musk’s strategy relies on a stripped‑down sensor suite, foregoing the multi‑camera, lidar, and radar arrays used by competitors. The launch tests whether a minimalistic approach can deliver safe, reliable rides at scale. Tesla will collect data from the Austin operation to refine its software and decide on broader rollout.