For anyone who regularly relies on on-demand ride-hailing apps to navigate local city traffic, the initial booking process for Tesla's highly anticipated Cybercab will feel incredibly familiar. However, the moment the vehicle actually pulls up to the curb, the entire experience shifts into pure science fiction.Tesla recently released a visual tutorial showcasing the complete passenger experience for their new autonomous Robotaxi, revealing exactly how users will summon, enter, and control the steering-wheel-free vehicles.The process begins exactly as you would expect: on your smartphone. The dedicated "Robotaxi" app features a clean, minimalist search bar prompting you with a simple, "Hi, where to?"AdvertisementAdvertisementAfter entering a destination, the interface displays the estimated arrival time of your driverless cab and a standard map tracking the vehicle's real-time approach. But because there is no human driver to visually spot you on a crowded street or call you for directions, the app takes ride-hailing a step further by providing augmented-reality-style walking prompts, displaying the exact distance—down to the foot—to guide you directly to your assigned vehicle.Entering the CybercabWhen the sleek, golden Cybercab finally arrives, your smartphone essentially becomes the vehicle's master key.Instead of awkwardly waving at a driver to pop the trunk, a button directly inside the mobile app allows you to automatically raise the rear hatch to load your luggage. As you walk around to the side of the vehicle, the Cybercab's massive butterfly doors automatically open upwards to welcome you in. If you prefer a hands-on approach, you can also trigger the doors manually by tapping a digital button on the exterior window glass.Because the Cybercab completely lacks a steering wheel or traditional driver controls, the passenger cabin is designed purely for lounging.The interior of the Tesla Cybercab, completely free of a steering wheel.The steering wheel-free interior of the Cybercab | TeslaAdvertisementAdvertisementOnce settled inside the two-seater, riders have total control over the environment. A massive central touchscreen allows passengers to digitally adjust the climate control, seat positioning, and media playback. For added convenience, all of these cabin preferences can also be seamlessly fine-tuned directly through the Robotaxi mobile app without ever touching the vehicle's central screen. The cabin is also equipped with standard creature comforts, including physical window switches and dedicated device charging ports.When the journey is over, exiting is as simple as tapping an "Open Door" button on the central display, allowing you to grab your bags from the automatically opening trunk and walk away.
