Tesla's Cybercab is carrying paying passengers. The two-seat robotaxi has no steering wheel and no pedals, and it opened to the public in Austin, Texas, through Tesla's Robotaxi app on Friday 4 September 2026. Tesla's wider Robotaxi service, which mostly uses Model Y cars, now runs in seven US metro areas.
The Host · Sunday 4 October 2026
Questions readers ask
What's the difference between Tesla's Robotaxi and the Cybercab?
Robotaxi is Tesla's ride-hailing service, booked in the Tesla Robotaxi app, and most of its fleet is Model Y cars. Cybercab is a purpose-built two-seat electric vehicle for that service, with no steering wheel, pedals or mirrors.
When did the Cybercab start taking public riders?
Cybercab rides opened to the public in Austin, Texas, at 5pm Central time on Friday 4 September 2026, which was 7:30am on Saturday 5 September in Adelaide.
Where does Tesla's Robotaxi service run?
In seven US metro areas: Austin, Dallas and Houston in Texas, Miami, Orlando and Tampa in Florida, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where Model Ys run with a safety driver. Cybercabs run in Austin.
How much does a Cybercab cost?
Tesla hasn't published a retail price. Elon Musk said at the 2024 unveiling that he expected it to cost less than US$30,000.
Is the Tesla Robotaxi available in Australia?
Tesla hasn't announced a Robotaxi or Cybercab service in Australia. Australian owners can use Tesla's supervised FSD system, which needs a driver paying attention at all times.
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