Tesla’s purpose-built Robotaxi is no longer a rare sight. In recent days, multiple Tesla Cybercabs have been spotted testing on public roads in both Austin and the Bay Area, signaling a notable expansion of the company’s real-world validation efforts ahead of production.
According to public tracking data from Robotaxi Tracker, there are now at least seven Cybercabs actively operating on public streets across the two regions, which are also home to Tesla’s ongoing Robotaxi pilot programs. In Austin, Tesla is currently running a driverless pilot with safety monitors in the passenger seat, while some vehicles have recently begun testing “unsupervised” Full Self-Driving with no one inside. In the Bay Area, Tesla continues to operate a ride-hailing-style Robotaxi service with a safety driver onboard.
Recent sightings suggest Tesla is testing the Cybercab more aggressively, often deploying the vehicles in pairs or small groups. Footage shared by @AdanGuajardo on X shows two Cybercabs driving at night on public roads, offering a rare look at the vehicles in motion under low-light conditions. The crisp nighttime footage further highlights how far along the program appears to be, especially compared to earlier sightings that were few and far between.
The Cybercab is fundamentally different from Tesla’s existing vehicles. Designed from the ground up for autonomous ride-hailing, it’s a compact, two-seat EV optimized for efficiency and high utilization. When it enters production, the vehicle is expected to ship without a steering wheel, pedals, or side mirrors, relying entirely on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system.
Cybercab sightings first emerged on public roads in California back in October, with Austin joining the list earlier this month. Since then, testing activity has ramped up significantly, suggesting Tesla is in the final stages of validation. That timeline aligns with Elon Musk’s recent confirmation that Tesla is already testing the Cybercab production line at Gigafactory Texas, with volume manufacturing still targeted to begin in April.
As testing expands across two major U.S. markets, the increased Cybercab presence offers one of the clearest signs yet that Tesla’s long-promised Robotaxi vision is moving closer to reality.
