Friday, September 4, 2026
NHTSA opens audit of Tesla Cybercab after Austin launch
Tesla began commercial Cybercab rides in Austin on September 3, 2026, adding the steering-wheel-free two-seater to its paid Robotaxi app alongside Model Ys, and said it plans to expand the service gradually. The same day, NHTSA opened Open Audit Query AQ26002 covering an estimated 1,000 Cybercabs, asking how Tesla self-certified the vehicle against federal safety standards that assume a steering wheel, pedals and mirrors. Texas records still showed 45 Cybercabs among 420 Tesla robotaxis authorized in the state.
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