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NHTSA Opens Review of Tesla’s Steering-Less Cybercabs

9/8/2026

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  • Tesla deployed driverless Cybercabs lacking steering wheels, pedals and mirrors on Austin streets Thursday.
  • Tesla shares rose more than 5% on expectations the Cybercabs could quickly gain traction.
  • NHTSA announced a review of whether the Cybercabs meet federal vehicle-equipment rules.
  • RobotaxiTracker reports Tesla’s unsupervised taxi fleet now exceeds 200 vehicles in five Texas and Florida cities.