Tesla's Cybercab has officially hit Austin streets, but federal regulators wasted no time opening an investigation into how the driverless EV was certified.

Tesla's Cybercab made its Austin debut with rides and fanfare, but the launch raised more questions than it answered about scale, safety approvals, and who actually profits if the robotaxi bet pays off.

Tesla's Cybercab now carries riders in Austin, but it is not yet on sale and its path to buyers faces federal scrutiny.

Tesla’s Cybercab, a distinctive two-seater without a steering wheel or brake pedals, is set to start picking up members of the public in two states. But the vehicle is already under investigation by the US federal government,

By Chris Kirkham and Akash Sriram Sept 3 (Reuters) - Tesla will unveil its two-seater Cybercab at an event in Texas on Thursday, offering a closer look at the autonomous vehicle that CEO Elon Musk has said is key to transforming the company into a dominant force in driverless vehicles.

Following the Cybercab event, NHTSA announced that it is investigating Tesla to ensure these autonomous vehicles meet safety standards.

Tesla launches its purpose-built Cybercab in Austin, Texas but its one million robotaxi miles look tiny next to Waymo.