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Tesla Launches Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab Robotaxi Service in Austin

Tesla has officially begun operations of its driverless Cybercab robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, marking a major step in its autonomous vehicle rollout. Elon Musk emphasized that the company is betting on public confidence despite the vehicle's lack of traditional controls like a steering wheel or pedals.

3 Sept, 20:59 — 4 Sept, 04:02
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APVery High8h ago

Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside - apnews.com

Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside  apnews.com

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NYTMostly Factual6h ago

Tesla Begins Offering Rides in a Car Without a Steering Wheel

The new Cybercab embodies Elon Musk’s vision of cars that drive themselves, but it is not clear when the vehicle will be widely available.

By Jack Ewing

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Business InsiderMostly Factual1h ago

Tesla launches steering-wheel-free Cybercab robotaxi in Austin

Tesla said the Cybercab, a self-driving car with no steering wheel or pedals, is now available for public rides in Austin. Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images Tesla's Cybercab is a two-door robotaxi with no physical steering wheels or pedals. The company said at a Thursday event in Austin that it added the Cybercab to the Robotaxi network. Some content creators posted videos of their first ride in a Cybercab on social media. Tesla added its two-door, steering-wheel-free Cybercab to its ro...

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YahooMostly Factual8h ago

Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

"No Steering Wheel, No Pedals": Musk's Taxi Service Bets On Public Trust

Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with "no control" and hop inside.

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