GoKawiilTesla nearly quadruples Austin Cybercab fleet after rocky September launch
Tesla has increased the number of its driverless Cybercab vehicles authorized for commercial service in Texas to nearly four times the count at launch a month ago. Riders have reported issues including long wait times, incorrect pickup and drop-off locations, and malfunctioning butterfly doors and trunks since the September 3 debut in Austin.
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Expanding and refining the Robotaxi service is central to Tesla's push to offset weak core vehicle sales and restore investor confidence, after the stock fell 18% this year while rivals like BYD and Xiaomi gain ground in key markets. The pace and reliability of the rollout could determine whether Tesla can keep up with Waymo, which already operates far more authorized vehicles in Texas and is expanding into new U.S. and international cities.
- Tesla's Cybercab fleet authorized for Texas commercial use has grown nearly fourfold in one month.
- Early riders reported wait-time, navigation and mechanical issues with the Cybercab's doors and trunk.
- Waymo had 1,154 authorized vehicles in Texas as of the same date, far outpacing Tesla's deployment.
Source: cnbc.com — Lora Kolodny, 2026-10-03
Published there as: “Tesla’s Cybercab had a rocky first month in Austin. Now comes the hard part: expanding”
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