Robotaxi

Tesla has started testing its Cybercab vehicles in Florida. Two of the robotaxis were spotted in Naples, as reported by Sawyer Merritt.

March 27, 2026 Reported by AI

Tesla has reduced the minimum age for riders on its Robotaxi service to 8 years old, down from 13. Riders between 8 and 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or other authorized adult throughout the ride. The change was reported on March 27.

A Motley Fool analyst forecasts that Tesla's stock will fall below a $1 trillion valuation before the end of 2026, citing declining electric vehicle sales and an elevated price-to-earnings ratio. The prediction comes amid challenges in Tesla's core business, despite excitement around future products like the Cybercab robotaxi and Optimus humanoid robot. Tesla currently holds a $1.5 trillion market cap, the seventh-largest among U.S. companies.

March 09, 2026 Reported by AI

Thomas Dmytryk, the Tesla director responsible for developing the company's over-the-air update system and Robotaxi software backbone, has left after 11 years. His departure adds to an ongoing exodus of senior executives at the automaker. Dmytryk cited family priorities in his announcement.

Following the recent halt of Model S and X production to boost the Optimus robot, Tesla faces regulatory hurdles, a key Cybercab leadership departure, and competition from BYD, now the top EV seller. Disputes over Autopilot and Full Self-Driving persist amid zero reported autonomous test miles in California for 2025.

February 26, 2026 Reported by AI

A Jefferies analysis found Tesla's robotaxis in Austin cheaper than Uber but with longer wait times and suboptimal routes. The firm noted most rides still require safety monitors. Meanwhile, Tesla has made no progress toward driverless approvals in California.