Tesla's Cybercab hits 169 cars in Texas after rocky first month in Austin

A month after launching in Austin, Tesla has 169 driverless Cybercabs authorized for commercial use in Texas, up from 45. Riders report long waits and wrong drop-off spots, while NHTSA has opened an audit query into the vehicle's compliance with federal safety standards.

• Cybercab fleet in Texas grew from 45 to 169 in one month
• Riders complained of 45+ minute waits and wrong drop-off locations
• NHTSA opened an audit query after the Sept. 3 launch
• Waymo has 1,154 autonomous vehicles in Texas and 500,000 paid rides weekly