Tesla Robotaxi Operations: Cybercab Launch and Regulatory Permits
Cybercab launch imminent with employee rides and public lottery (deadline Aug 23). Unsupervised robotaxi fleet in Austin: 170 rides, 54 vehicles, all driverless. New UI details (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. Nevada permit expanded to 5,000 vehicles in Las Vegas (up from 10-vehicle cap), with airport ban and 45 mph limit; paid service expected within 30 days. Cybercab Braille and wheelchair accessibility praised at Nevada hearing. Recent rider horror stories (66-min 2.3-mile ride, missed drop-offs) highlight current service limitations.