Tesla to Launch Cybercab Employee Rides in Austin Before Robotaxi Service

Tesla is preparing to launch its Cybercab in Austin this month, beginning with employee rides on public roads before adding the vehicles to its robotaxi service a few days later. The rollout comes after recent test driving, employee rides on private roads and training with local first responders, signaling Tesla is moving from development toward a public debut of its purpose-built autonomous vehicle. The launch matters because the Cybercab is central to Tesla’s plan for driverless ride-hailing and could mark a major step in the company’s robotaxi ambitions.