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[^3]\n\nTesla's Cybercab prototype has arrived in the streets of downtown Austin, Texas. [^4]\n\nTesla officially launched its Cybercab at a private, closed-door event in Austin, Texas. [^5]\n\nCEO Elon Musk said the Cybercab would eventually be available for $30,000. [^6]\n\nTesla has not said whether it has received regulatory approval or if it has determined it complies with federal safety norms to operate the service commercially. [^7]\n\nTesla has started producing some Cybercabs in April and has been testing the vehicle on public roads. [^8]\n\nTesla has faced regulatory scrutiny in the United States regarding its safety software, including investigations into accidents involving pedestrians, traffic light violations, and delayed reporting of crashes. [^9]\n\nTesla stock prices rose by more than 5% on September 3, 2026, following the deployment news despite a recent decline in electric vehicle sales. [^10]\n\nThe deployed Cybercabs are golden-colored Tesla vehicles that lack steering wheels and pedals, offering passengers no means to take control during an emergency. [^11]\n\nThe Cybercab is a two-seater vehicle that has no steering wheel or pedals. 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