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Tesla Cybercab joins Texas official robotaxi registry

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Tesla Robotaxi, LLC added its first purpose-built Cybercabs to Texas’s official automated vehicle registry on August 31, three days before its Austin launch event. Initially, seven 2026 Cybercabs with VINs starting with 5YJA were listed, distinct from the Model Y robotaxis using the 7SAYG prefix. With this addition, Tesla’s authorized Texas robotaxi fleet exceeds 300 vehicles, including about 269 Model Ys. Listing in the registry is a legal requirement under Texas Senate Bill 2807, effective May 2026, mandating TxDMV authorization and insurance for Level 4 commercial operators.

🔎 Why it matters: Adding Cybercabs to the TxMCCS registry is essential for their commercial operation under SB 2807 in Texas.
📈 Upside: Enables Tesla to commercially operate its steering-wheel-free Cybercabs in Austin, Dallas, and Houston.
📉 Risk: It is not confirmed when Cybercabs will be available for paid rides in the Robotaxi app.
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