<div id="readability-page-1"><div> <p>Tesla’s purpose-built robotaxi is taking another clear step toward real-world deployment. Over the weekend, at least two separate Tesla Cybercab vehicles were spotted testing on public roads in Austin, Texas, marking the most extensive public appearance of the autonomous vehicle to date and signaling a widening test program in the city.</p> <p>Footage and photos shared by local observers show the Cybercabs operating in downtown Austin traffic, rather than remaining confined to private facilities or controlled demonstration areas.</p> <figure><div>  </div></figure> <h3 id="h-expanding-from-one-prototype-to-a-small-fleet">Expanding From One Prototype to a Small Fleet</h3> <p>As we told you last week a single Cybercab was spotted operating on Austin streets. This weekend’s sightings, however, confirmed at least two distinct vehicles testing in the same general area. That progression is notable. Expanding from one to multiple vehicles is typically a key transition point in vehicle development, allowing engineers to collect parallel data, test redundancy, and evaluate consistency across builds.</p> <h3 id="h-steering-wheel-status-still-unclear">Steering Wheel Status Still Unclear</h3> <p>Unlike the earlier sighting last week, the Cybercabs spotted over the weekend were definitely equipped with steering wheels, with the footage clearly showing the interior and steering wheel. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the vehicle will be built without a steering wheel or pedals, indicating these vehicles were likely fitted with temporary manual controls for regulatory compliance.</p> <figure><img height="571" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://i0.wp.com/driveteslacanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/steering-wheel-cybercab.png/query-cmVzaXplPTk0NCw1NzEmc3NsPTE?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="944" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://i0.wp.com/driveteslacanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/steering-wheel-cybercab.png/query-cmVzaXplPTk0NCw1NzEmc3NsPTE"/><figcaption>Credit: @dennishegstad | X</figcaption></figure> <p>Or, as some fans have suggested, Tesla will sell the vehicle with manual controls.</p> <figure><div>  </div></figure> <p>While we don’t know the final answer to that question, Tesla has already set expectations for when the Cybercab program moves to the next phase. Last month the company said Cybercab production is scheduled to begin in April 2026, placing these Austin road tests firmly within the final stretch of validation and refinement.</p> <p><strong>Related Stories:<br/></strong>• Tesla Cybercab Crash Testing Accelerates as April 2026 Production Target Nears<br/>• Tesla’s Cybercab spotted testing on public roads in Austin for the first time<br/>• Tesla Puts Production-Ready Cybercab on Display in California</p>   </div></div>

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<p>Tesla's Cybercab, a purpose-built robotaxi, has been spotted testing on public roads in Austin, Texas, indicating a significant step towards deployment. At least two vehicles were observed, expanding from a single prototype to a small fleet, which is crucial for data collection and testing. The Cybercabs were equipped with steering wheels, likely for regulatory compliance, despite CEO Elon Musk's plans for a steering wheel-free design. Production is set to begin in April 2026, with these tests marking the final phase of validation.</p>

- Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi has been spotted testing on public roads in Austin, Texas, marking a significant expansion in its testing program.  
- The sightings confirm at least two vehicles in operation, which allows for redundant testing and data collection.  
- While these Cybercabs are currently equipped with steering wheels for regulatory reasons, the final design is expected to eliminate manual controls as production begins in April 2026.

More Tesla Cybercabs Spotted Testing on Public Roads in Austin