Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation
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On September 5, 2026, Tesla began operating the Cybercab without a steering wheel and brake pedal in Texas and Florida. The vehicle was deployed in downtown Austin a few hours later, and fans were welcome to experience it. The U.S. federal government immediately launched an investigation to verify whether it met federal safety standards. Meanwhile, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was updating vehicle standards to accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles. Plans included modifying eight rules, including those related to brake pedals, windshield wipers, and rearview mirrors, to adapt to the realities of autonomous vehicles.
Tesla has deployed two-seater Cybercab vehicles without steering wheels and brake pedals, and has begun operating them for passenger transport in Texas and Florida. The U.S. federal government is investigating whether these vehicles meet federal safety standards. This investigation occurred just hours after Tesla welcomed hundreds of fans to experience the driverless Cybercab in downtown Austin. Cybercab is planned to be integrated into the Robotaxi ride-hailing network, which currently operates in some cities in Texas and Florida. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating vehicle standards to accelerate the deployment of driverless cars on the road and revising eight rules that driverless cars actually do not need, including brake pedals, windshield wipers, and rearview mirrors.