Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi Tested on Austin Roads With No Steering Wheel

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A journalist spent approximately an hour riding in Tesla's Cybercab, the company's long-awaited autonomous two-seater robotaxi, during a test in Austin, Texas. The vehicle operates without a steering wheel, representing Tesla's push toward fully driverless transportation. During the ride, the Cybercab encountered a real-world navigation challenge when it partially blocked a narrow road near a popular local swimming spot. The incident drew frustration from other drivers and pedestrians, highlighting the gap between the technology's promise and its current real-world performance. The test offered an early, if imperfect, look at how Tesla's robotaxi concept functions outside controlled conditions.

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