Tesla's Cybercabs are carrying paying passengers in Austin, even as federal regulators investigate whether the vehicles comply with federal safety standards. Why it matters: Texas authorizes companies to operate driverless vehicles without approving each vehicle model.

Riders in Austin can now hail the two-seater. The company's own July letter says batteries still set the pace.

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, 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,

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.

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.

Tesla launched its two-seater Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas with no steering wheel or pedals. Shares rose over 5% as NHTSA plans a review.