Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi made its debut on 5 September and quickly attracted federal scrutiny. Investigators are looking at the vehicle's lack of a steering wheel, which emergency responders say could prevent them from moving the car in a crisis. Tesla stock dropped 6% after Wall Street called the announcement disappointing.
On the same day, Turkey's Kaan P1 stealth fighter finished its initial taxi runs, marking a notable moment in the world's busiest news cycle for anything on wheels. The Cybercab investigation and the stock drop have cast new uncertainty about Tesla's timeline for full commercial robotaxi service.