Cybercabs Are Taking Psychotic Routes That Turn Tiny Trips Around the Neighborhood Into Hour-Long Nightmares

Cybercabs are taking increasingly unpredictable routes that can turn simple trips into long, frustrating journeys. A passenger in Austin reported that a Tesla Cybercab took an hour to get from one point to another, spiraling down the most circuitous route possible. The cab drove in the opposite direction of the destination, then took a massive detour through east Austin, which the passenger described as a "scenic route." The app only shows a price estimate and not a projection of how long the trip would take, leading to confusion and frustration for passengers. The reason the trip took so long is almost certainly because the Tesla Cybercabs can’t drive on highways yet, and they are restricted to a geofenced area that is not fully mapped.

• The Tesla Cybercabs use a version of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software that hasn’t been released to the public.
• The Cybercabs avoid railroad crossings and other obstacles, which can add to trip times.
• Tesla is being investigated for FSD frequently going haywire near these crossings and driving into the path of oncoming trains.
• The company’s CEO, Elon Musk, famously stated that self-driving technology is not yet ready for real-world use.

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