Tesla Cybercab Gets Trapped in Hotel Parking Lot, Tells Passenger He’s Arrived at His DestinationFirst for AutosWhitney DanhauerFri, September 18, 2026 at 5:33 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleTelsaA Tesla Cybercab passenger's first ride in the self-driving vehicle didn't go as planned after the car apparently became stuck in a hotel parking lot and ultimately dropped him off where he started.The passenger, who identified himself as a computer engineer, shared a video of the incident via X on Tuesday, September 15, after ordering the Cybercab to take him from his hotel to work in Austin, Texas."The Robotaxi arrived… and then couldn't get out of the hotel parking lot," he wrote. "There was construction in one lane.. but it couldn't see the other open lane. It drove back and forth 4 times and then stopped and said I had arrived!"X/@paul_k_0907The man continued, "Not a great first experience! Clearly this technology is nowhere close to being ready for large scale deployment."AdvertisementAdvertisementTesla rolled out its two-seat Cybercabs in Austin earlier this month. Unlike the modified Model Y vehicles the company has previously used for its Robotaxi service, the Cybercab doesn't have a traditional steering wheel or pedals.TeslaHowever, as First for Autos previously reported, another passenger recently discovered hidden manual controls on the car's touchscreen after it experienced a software issue. The controls included a virtual steering wheel and options to shift gears, but they didn't actually allow the passenger to move the vehicle.The man eventually had to call Tesla support for help.Read More From First For AutosMemorial Announced for Car Influencer James Wehr and Passenger After Fiery McLaren CrashWhat Is Jay Leno's Law? New California Classic Car Smog Check Rules ExplainedCar Influencer James Wehr Killed in Fiery McLaren Crash Hours After Traffic StopAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story Tesla Cybercab Gets Trapped in Hotel Parking Lot, Tells Passenger He's Arrived at His Destination first appeared on First For Autos. Follow First For Autos on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.
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