The 2 seat efficient design and other features give the Cybercab an edge, but its low cost won't be important until the next decade, so why is Tesla going cheap first?

The gold-colored two-seaters went live in Austin, Texas, after a launch event that had a notable absentee: Elon Musk.

Tesla launched its two-seat Cybercab robotaxi at an exclusive event Thursday at ACL Live in downtown Austin, giving attendees their first driverless rides. The gold-colored vehicle has gull-wing doors but no steering wheel,

Investor Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management thinks that the Tesla Inc. Cybercab launch reflects a shift in CEO Elon Musk‘s outlook on incidents involving self-driving vehicles. 300 Cybercabs in Austin In a post on X on Thursday,

Tesla’s invite-only Cybercab launch Sept 3 in Austin could start Robotaxi rides soon. Specs, wireless charging & rivals inside—learn what’s next.

Ride prices vary, but one comparison favored Uber over Tesla on launch day.

Tesla's Cybercab, featuring Grok voice control, debuts in Austin, offering a driverless ride experience with climate, music, and video controls, marking a step forward in autonomous vehicle technology.

Tesla has self-certified the Cybercab for operations in Austin, which will now be assessed by NHTSA to ensure an appropriate compliance approach.