Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation
Summary
Tesla has started using its driverless Cybercab, a two-seater car without steering wheels or brake pedals, to carry passengers in Texas and Florida. The U.S. government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets current safety rules because Tesla did not apply for a special exemption that other companies with similar vehicles have used.Key Facts
- Tesla’s Cybercab is a two-seat vehicle without steering wheels or brake pedals.
- The car is being used to pick up passengers in Texas and Florida as part of Tesla’s Robotaxi network.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating if the Cybercab meets federal safety standards.
- Tesla says its vehicle complies with all existing rules and did not apply for a required exemption.
- Other companies like Amazon’s Zoox obtained special exemptions for similar driverless cars.
- NHTSA is currently updating rules to better fit driverless cars but old standards still apply.
- Investigations like this can lead to fines or forced changes in vehicles or company processes.
- Tesla plans to deploy millions of these Cybercabs annually, showing its shift toward robotics and autonomous vehicles.
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