Tesla just launched a robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. The service is called CyberCab. It’s a pilot project with around 10 to 20 Tesla Model Y cars. These cars are electric and fully autonomous. But for now, they’ll have a Tesla employee in the passenger seat for safety.
Each ride costs $4.20. The cars will run from 6 am to midnight, as long as the weather is good. Tesla uses remote control to help the cars in unexpected situations. They use cameras and artificial intelligence, but no LiDAR sensors.
People are excited about this new service. Investors and fans have been waiting for it. The first phase uses Model Y cars, but Tesla is working on a new CyberCab without a steering wheel or pedals. They plan to start mass-producing it in 2026.
How it works
The robotaxis are Model Y cars with no human driver. They can pick up passengers and take them where they want to go. Tesla is testing the service in a limited area of Austin. The company wants to see how it works before expanding it to other cities.
What’s next
Tesla is also working on a new car specifically designed for robotaxi services. It’s called the CyberCab. The company says it will be ready for mass production in 2026. The CyberCab will have no steering wheel or pedals. It will be fully autonomous, using cameras and artificial intelligence to navigate.
Some people have already tried the robotaxi service and are impressed. One user tweeted that the ride was smoother than a human driver. Tesla’s AI team is getting praise for their work on the project.
The launch of Tesla’s robotaxi service is a big deal. It could change the way people get around cities. With no human driver, the cost of transportation could go down. And with electric cars, it could be better for the environment. Tesla is leading the way in this new technology. Other companies are likely to follow.