Tesla Deploys Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercabs in Austin Amid Safety Concerns

Tesla launched steering-wheel-free Cybercabs in Austin, betting Americans will accept rides with no human control.

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Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2025. ^[1] Elon Musk deployed dozens of steeringless Tesla Cybercabs in Austin, Texas, on a Thursday as part of an initiative to encourage Americans to overcome their fear of losing control in autonomous vehicles. ^[2] A Pew Research Center survey conducted in February found that seven in 10 U.S. adults were not too or not at all comfortable riding in a driverless car. ^[3] Tesla shares rose more than 5% on Thursday amid hopes that the futuristic-looking taxis will catch on quickly. ^[4] Tesla trails self-driving taxi leader Waymo in the number of cabs deployed and trips completed. ^[5] Tesla stock rose more than 5% on Thursday, driven by hopes that the futuristic taxi service would gain popularity quickly, despite the company suffering from a decline in electric vehicle sales. ^[6] The Cybercabs are gold-colored vehicles that offer passengers no single way to take control in case of an emergency, featuring neither a steering wheel nor pedals. ^[7]

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Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2025. · The Texas Tribune

Elon Musk deployed dozens of steeringless Tesla Cybercabs in Austin, Texas, on a Thursday as part of an initiative to encourage Americans to overcome their fear of losing control in autonomous vehicles. · El Financiero

A Pew Research Center survey conducted in February found that seven in 10 U.S. adults were not too or not at all comfortable riding in a driverless car. · The Texas Tribune

Tesla shares rose more than 5% on Thursday amid hopes that the futuristic-looking taxis will catch on quickly. · The Texas Tribune

Tesla trails self-driving taxi leader Waymo in the number of cabs deployed and trips completed. · The Texas Tribune

Tesla stock rose more than 5% on Thursday, driven by hopes that the futuristic taxi service would gain popularity quickly, despite the company suffering from a decline in electric vehicle sales. · El Financiero

The Cybercabs are gold-colored vehicles that offer passengers no single way to take control in case of an emergency, featuring neither a steering wheel nor pedals. · El Financiero

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