Next week will mark the first time that a purpose built Robotaxi (Cybercab) with no steering wheel or pedals that can be mass produced will offer rides to members of the general public in North America, and 99% of the population has zero clue this is about to happen.
Fully autonomous Cybercab at Terry Black’s in Austin. This will be a very popular destination for riders 😂
Man, that gold looks stunning in the sun! Crazy how that color is made without a paint shop in the production line.
Tesla Cybercabs have officially gone Unsupervised in Austin, TX!
Cybercabs are now driving around the city without anyone in the vehicle. No steering wheel, no pedals.
LETS GO!
This is cool, you can now give Grok a ton of commands at once in your Tesla and it’ll do them all together.
The commands I gave:
• Fold mirrors
• Turn on wipers to fastest setting
• Change temp to 65°
• Open self-driving app
• Open glovebox
Comes with Tesla’s 2026 Summer Update.
Was actually able to get a @robotaxi in san francisco past midnight. nice. 10 minutes for the car to arrive.
big improvement from before when it was just “high service demand” after midnight.
Waymo has just introduced its new Ojai robotaxi to its fleets in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco, and it’s now available to all public riders.
The vehicle uses Waymo's new 6th-gen tech:
• 13 cameras
• 6 radars
• 4 LiDARs
• Heaters, wipers and sprayers for sensors to keep them clean
Waymo: "With a low step and completely flat floor making it easier to get in and out, the space opens up like a living room on wheels. Three large LED screens offer a ride that is yours to customize, from temperature to tunes. The Ojai integrates accessibility directly into the vehicle’s DNA. We’ve prioritized subtle touches that are there when you need them. From embedded braille and screen-reader compatibility to a seat-integrated handle for extra support when entering or exiting.
A new in-car interface using Gemini enhances every journey. Gemini in Waymo empowers riders with cabin controls, journey information, Waymo education, and everyday knowledge at the touch of a button. Press the Gemini icon on the screen to personalize your ride and learn about the world around you. Feeling warm? Tell Gemini in Waymo to “turn the A/C to 65.” Want to explore the neighborhood? Ask “where is the best coffee shop nearby?” or “what’s the history of that monument?”
Tesla has officially announced the Cybercab Launch Event.
“We’re celebrating the launch of our Cybercab robotaxi with an exclusive event in Austin—and you could be there.
Take a Robotaxi ride August 17–23, 2026, to automatically be entered. Every ride earns you another entry. The more you ride, the more chances you have to win.
Five winners will be randomly selected and notified on August 25, 2026.”
They haven’t shared the date of the event yet, but likely will within the next week or so.