**********Robotaxi/Cybercab testing expands + production starts (SF/Vegas/Dallas/Orlando/Phoenix+) + app updates + remote human admissions + regulatory stonewalling**********
Key Questions
What is the production status of Tesla's Robotaxi or Cybercab?
Tesla is producing two-seater Robotaxi units without steering wheels or pedals, with over 500 test units. Production involves Giga Texas expansion and a pivot from Fremont. This ties into FSD development and end of Model S/X production.
Where is Tesla expanding Robotaxi testing?
Testing is expanding to San Francisco, Dallas, Phoenix, Orlando, and Vegas, plus more cities covering 70% of the US population in 15-20 cities. Employee rides are occurring in Austin and SF over 245 square miles. Testing remains limited, with rare remote interventions under 10 mph.
What features are included in the Tesla Robotaxi app update 26.3.0?
The update adds Apple Pay and Google Pay support, safety pullovers, remote resets, improved visuals, new commands, and edit destination notifications. It supports logging OTA updates, photos, doors, and app functions.
Does Tesla use remote human drivers for Robotaxis?
Tesla admits to rare remote human interventions, typically under 10 mph, where a person can remotely control the vehicle. This contrasts with their full autonomy branding. Robotaxi companies, including Tesla, have stonewalled Congress on remote assist data.
Why doesn't Tesla have a Robotaxi permit in California?
Tesla lacks a California permit for Robotaxi operations despite testing in SF. Regulatory challenges include NHTSA FMVSS compliance and ongoing FSD probes. No specific CA approval has been granted yet.
Two-seater prod (no wheel/pedals, Giga TX expansion/Fremont pivot, 500+ test units); employee rides Austin/SF (245 sq mi, rare remote <10mph); SF/Dallas/Phoenix + app 26.3.0 (Apple/Google Pay/safety pullovers/remote resets); hype 70% US pop/15-20 cities; no CA permit; NHTSA FMVSS. Ties FSD/probe/Q1/SX end; log OTA/photo/doors/app.