Tesla officially launches Cybercab in Austin — driverless robotaxi with no wheel or pedals hits the road
Tesla held its Cybercab launch event in Austin on September 3, putting the two-seat, driverless robotaxi — with no steering wheel or pedals — onto public roads. Riders can now choose Cybercab alongside Model Y in the existing Robotaxi app, and Tesla quietly opened a fleet-order interest form for businesses, marking the first commercialization step for the robotaxi program.
On Thursday, September 3, Tesla held its official Cybercab launch event in Austin, Texas. The invite-only gathering was open to selected riders and fans, with attendees required to be at least 21 and pass ID checks at the door.
Cybercab is Tesla's purpose-built two-seat autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals, relying on the company's AI4 computer for full self-driving. Following the event, Tesla updated its Austin Robotaxi app so riders can choose between the four-seat Model Y and the two-seat Cybercab before booking — formally folding Cybercab into the existing driverless Model Y robotaxi service.
The same day, Tesla quietly opened a public interest form titled "Help Us Build Our Robotaxi Network," inviting companies to inquire about Cybercab fleet purchases, mobility-hub infrastructure, and event collaboration — the first official channel for commercial Cybercab sales. Texas's autonomous-vehicle registry already lists 45 Cybercabs under Tesla's Robotaxi operating fleet.
The event was a product unveiling, not an NHTSA regulatory approval, and public access is expected to remain limited at first. Still, with real-world deployment and a commercial fleet channel opening the same day, investor focus is shifting from whether Tesla launched Cybercab to how fast it can scale.
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