Tesla Cybercab's 10-Minute Ride Took 70 Minutes Due To Detours

Riders in Austin report that Tesla Cybercab robotaxis take huge detours: a trip expected to last 10 minutes took 70. The fleet avoids highways and at-grade railroad crossings, compounding Tesla's long-standing navigation issues.

• A 10-minute trip from 99 Ranch to the Domain took 70 minutes
• The robotaxi fleet sticks to surface-level, low-speed roads
• The Robotaxi app didn't show trip duration when booking
• Tesla owners have complained about navigation for years