Industry
Lucid and Bolt Plan 25,000 Robotaxis for Europe — Built on a Car That Doesn't Exist Yet
Bolt will own and run a fleet of at least 25,000 Level 4 Lucid EVs — but the Midsize platform they depend on was just delayed to late 2027.
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Autonomy
Does a Touchscreen Joystick Count as a Steering Wheel? Regulators Are Now Asking
A rider's video put a touchscreen joystick on the record, and Tesla's own responder plan confirms the mode exists. The open question is whether it counts as a manual control under federal rules.
Autonomy
Waymo Robotaxis Are Now Inside the Lyft App — But Only in One City
One Waymo fleet now answers requests from both the Waymo and Lyft apps, with Lyft's Flexdrive running the depot. Riders pay no premium — and can opt out of driverless trips entirely.
Robotaxi
Tesla Cybercab vs. Waymo: Which Robotaxi Should You Actually Hail?
Tesla's two-seat Cybercab is live in exactly one city; Waymo runs in 14. We line up fares, wait times, age rules, and sensors so you know which app to open.
Industry
Anyone in Austin Can Now Hail a Cybercab — Riders Say It's 35% Cheaper Than a Model Y
Since Friday evening any Robotaxi app user in Austin can book the two-seater with no steering wheel. Early receipts put fares well below a Model Y ride, while NHTSA is already auditing how Tesla certified the car.
Robotaxis
Cybercab Rides Are Live in Austin. Here's How It Works — and What Tesla Still Won't Say
Cybercab rides are now open to the public across Tesla's Austin Robotaxi zone. Tesla's own rider guide explains how a trip works — but the official fare and what comes next are still open questions.