While the Cybercab is currently the only Tesla without manual controls, one passenger discovered that the vehicle has a way to be operated manually despite lacking the traditional hardware for car control.

After launching in Austin, Texas, last week, Tesla is looking to expand the Cybercab to new parts of the United States in an effort that will see the driverless, steering wheel-less, and pedal-less vehicle chauffeur people around as part of the Robotaxi ride-hailing service.

Tesla's expanding robotaxi footprint is sending ripples through the rideshare market, and Uber shareholders are absorbing the hit even though Uber's own results gave them no reason to sell.

Tesla's Cybercab, featuring Grok voice control, debuts in Austin, offering a driverless ride experience with climate, music, and video controls, marking a step forward in autonomous vehicle technology.

Investor Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management thinks that the Tesla Inc. Cybercab launch reflects a shift in CEO Elon Musk‘s outlook on incidents involving self-driving vehicles. 300 Cybercabs in Austin In a post on X on Thursday,

Enthusiasm from fans at the event contrasted with investor concerns about deployment plans and new regulatory questions.

Tesla's Cybercab, a steering wheel-free electric vehicle, starts paid rides in Austin. The launch faces regulatory scrutiny, highlighting Tesla's innovative approach and challenges in autonomous vehicle deployment.