Tesla has announced plans to start selling Cybercabs by the end of 2026, with the goal of selling them to other transport companies. The company started offering Cybercab rides in Austin, Texas, in September, but the first Cybercabs sold cannot be added to Tesla's ride-hailing fleet yet.
The Cybercabs are being manufactured at Tesla's Gigafactory in Texas and lack a steering wheel and other traditional controls, instead relying on autonomous technology. An investigation by the NHTSA into the Cybercab's safety standards may pose an obstacle to Tesla's plans, but the company remains committed to its timeline.
The sale of Cybercabs is expected to mark a significant milestone for Tesla's autonomous vehicle program, which also includes plans to switch on Unsupervised Full Self-Driving on some vehicles by Q2 2027. As the company moves forward with its plans, it will likely face continued scrutiny from regulators and the public regarding the safety and efficacy of its autonomous technology.
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