NHTSA probes Tesla Cybercab safety as driverless taxi nears debut
The federal investigation could delay Tesla's robotaxi launch in Texas and Florida, where the Cybercab is set to pick up passengers without a steering wheel or pedals.

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The federal investigation could delay Tesla's robotaxi launch in Texas and Florida, where the Cybercab is set to pick up passengers without a steering wheel or pedals.
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