This might be a wilder ride than anything at Walt Disney World.
Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi ride-hailing service to Orlando and Tampa following a recent rollout in Miami.
It hasn’t said exactly how many vehicles are in the fleets, but there are only handfuls in operation in the cities where it is currently offered, which also include Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas.
Tesla primarily uses Model Y vehicles as Robotaxis, but has started to trial its new two-seat Cybercab on public roads. The vehicle is not equipped with a steering wheel or pedals, but can be remotely operated by a human monitor in emergency situations.
The Cybercab has a Starlink satellite internet dish incorporated into its hatchbback, which is used “navigation, customer service and, in general, fleet management,” according to Tesla’s head of AI software, Ashok Elluswamy.
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Pilot production of the Cybercab is underway at Tesla’s Austin factory and the company plans to ramp up the volume through the end of the year as part of a planned shift toward autonomous vehicles.
Tesla’s second-quarter earnings call is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, so more product announcements can likely be expected this week. One that’s less important than the Cybercab or recently launched Model Y L is a firm date for the reveal of the second-generation Roadster, which has been delayed several times this year. The sports car was first revealed as a concept in 2017.
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