Cybercab Launch and Robotaxi Fleet in Austin
Tesla's Cybercab launch imminent with employee rides and public lottery (deadline Aug 23). Unsupervised robotaxi fleet now confirmed: 170 rides, 54 vehicles, all driverless. New UI details revealed (split-screen map, Roaming status, Rodeo controls). Tesla slowing Model Y robotaxi to prioritize Cybercab, with FSD V15 step-change (HW4 only). Safety concerns from bollard crashes and NHTSA document demand persist.
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Updated Aug 21, 2026