Tesla's Cybercab is finally carrying riders in Austin, Texas.
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And some of the details buried in the fine print may surprise you.
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The gold two-seater has no steering wheel or pedals.
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Tesla says it uses cameras and AI to handle the driving, putting passengers entirely in the hands of its autonomous system.
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The main presentation reportedly lasted about 15 minutes, and Elon Musk apparently did not speak.
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Then, on Sept. 4, federal safety regulators announced an investigation into how Tesla certified Cybercab for U.S. roads.
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Tesla has spent years building toward this moment.
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Now that real riders are climbing inside, the little details suddenly become much more important.
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Here is what you should know before you step into a Cybercab.
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Tesla Cybercab has a surprising age limit
If you planned to call a Cybercab for a family ride, check the passenger rules first.
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Tesla says children under 13 cannot ride in Cybercab "at this time."
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Teens ages 13 through 17 can ride, although an adult must accompany them for the entire trip.
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Interestingly, Tesla sets a different age limit for the Model Y vehicles in its Robotaxi service.
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Children ages 8 through 17 can ride in those vehicles with an adult.
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So, an 11-year-old could ride in a Tesla Model Y Robotaxi but could not take the same trip in a Cybercab.
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Tesla does not explain the reason for that difference in its current rider guidance.
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Then there is another detail parents may notice.
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Tesla confirms that Cybercab has no LATCH or ISOFIX child-restraint system.
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If a rider needs a booster seat, Tesla says it must use a seat belt to secure it.
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That may sound odd considering Cybercab does not allow children under 13.
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However, some older children may still need a booster seat depending on their size and local requirements.
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Tesla gives instructions for using one, but there are no LATCH anchors to attach it to.
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It is the kind of detail most of us probably would not think about until a Cybercab showed up at the curb.
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What happens if a Cybercab crashes?
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A driverless vehicle still needs a plan for the moment something goes wrong.
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According to Tesla documentation, a collision can trigger several automatic responses.
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The airbags can deploy and the doors can unlock.
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Hazard lights and interior lights can also switch on.
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The vehicle can disable its high-voltage battery, move the windows into a vent position and apply the brakes until it comes to a stop.
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Tesla's system can also open a two-way connection with its Robotaxi Support team.
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That support connection could become especially important in a vehicle where nobody can grab the steering wheel or hit the brakes.
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Tesla also gives riders ways to stop a trip themselves.
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There is an emergency Stop button
Look above you when you get inside a Cybercab.
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Tesla placed a dedicated Stop button between the dome lights.
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Pressing it sends an immediate pull-over request, ends the ride and connects you with Robotaxi Support.
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You can also tap Pull Over on the touchscreen or make the request through the Robotaxi app.
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However, Tesla warns that an "immediate" pull-over may still take some time.
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…and 63 more, not listed.
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