Federal regulators open an investigation into whether Elon Musk’s steering-wheel-free taxi vehicles comply with safety rules, one day after the rides begin.
Multiple outlets report the probe follows Tesla’s start of limited public service for its “Cybercab” concept. One source says Tesla launches the service in Austin, Texas, sending dozens of the vehicles into city streets and holding a launch event for invitees shortly before the investigation is announced. Another source, citing the Associated Press, frames the timing as closely tied to the company’s decision to begin offering rides in the vehicles and emphasizes the regulators’ focus on regulatory compliance.
Across coverage, the core details are consistent: the investigation is opened by federal safety regulators, the subject is the steering-wheel-free design, and it begins just a day after the first rides are offered. The outlets differ mainly in how much they describe the specific launch location and event rather than the existence or purpose of the probe.
