Tesla Cybercab Has Hidden Virtual Joystick for Manual Control, Riders Discover

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The Tesla Cybercab, which launched in Austin, Texas, was designed without a steering wheel or pedals, making it appear fully autonomous with no manual override. However, within days of its public launch, riders discovered a hidden virtual joystick on the vehicle's central display. The feature, found in the lower-left corner of the screen, includes a toggle for manual driving and appears to be intended exclusively for Tesla employees. At least two videos shared on X have shown Cybercab passengers encountering the concealed control interface. The discovery reveals that the vehicle does have a form of manual control, contrary to its fully driverless design premise.

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