Tesla Nearly Quadruples Cybercab Authorizations in Texas

Tesla has nearly quadrupled the number of its Cybercab vehicles authorized for commercial service in Austin, Texas, increasing from 45 to 169 within a month. The move occurs amid technical and regulatory challenges, including an audit query from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, while Waymo operates a larger autonomous fleet in Texas across multiple U.S. markets.

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