Mobility news

Tesla invites some buyers to own a Cybercab

The two-seat car with no steering wheel costs $29,990, plus a required subscription of $299 a month. Tesla says it works only in its supported service areas. Tesla estimates the first deliveries in Austin, Texas, in December.

Tesla said on November 13 that it is inviting select customers to buy the Cybercab for personal use. Until now, the car only carried passengers in Tesla’s own robotaxi service in Austin. Buyers pay a $1,000 deposit that is not refunded.

Tesla renames Full Self-Driving in Europe after German push

The system is now called Tesla Assisted Driving in Europe. Germany’s transport ministry had called the old name misleading, and now says it will back an EU-wide approval, which cannot be voted on before December.

Germany’s transport ministry said on October 6 that Tesla had offered to rename its FSD driver-assistance system, after talks in September. The ministry had found the name somewhat misleading. By October 9, Tesla’s European websites used the new name, Tesla Assisted Driving. Germany says it will now support approval across the EU.

Tesla’s Cybercab has no steering wheel

Now it must prove it is safe.

Tesla started a small Cybercab service in Austin. The cars have no pedals or steering wheel, so passengers cannot take control during a problem.

London has robotaxis, but a safety driver is still inside

Some Uber users in London can now get a Wayve self-driving car. A trained driver stays inside and can take control if needed.