Tesla has updated its Robotaxi app so riders can pick which vehicle they want before they book. The latest in-app screens now show two options side by side: the two-seat Cybercab and the four-seat Model Y.\n<\/p>\n
A screenshot circulating Thursday shows the change in practice. In Austin, a rider could choose a gold Cybercab for two people<\/a> or a Model Y for four. Tesla\u2019s updated description calls Cybercab \u201cour first purpose-built autonomous vehicle,\u201d designed for safety, accessibility, and comfort, and says the lineup is available only through the Robotaxi app.\n<\/p>\n Tesla has updated their Robotaxi page in the App Store. You\u2019ll be able to select if you want a Cybercab or Model Y Robotaxi.\n<\/p>\n \u201cOur Robotaxi vehicle lineup now includes Cybercab, our first purpose-built autonomous vehicle. Designed for safety, accessibility and comfort, Cybercab\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Jff4klilDr<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \u2014 Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) September 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The distinction is more than cosmetic, and it\u2019s important to note that Robotaxi refers to the platform<\/a>, while Cybercab refers to a vehicle.<\/p>\n Model Y Robotaxis have carried the service since it opened in Austin<\/a> in mid-2025 and later expanded to Dallas, Houston, and parts of Florida. Those vehicles are converted production SUVs that still have steering wheels and pedals.\n<\/p>\n Cybercab is different. It has no driver controls, butterfly doors, a low seat height meant to work with wheelchairs, extra trunk space for assistive devices, and braille on the handles. Tesla has registered dozens of the two-seaters with Texas regulators in the days leading up to its September 3 Austin event.\n<\/p>\n Giving riders a choice lets Tesla match the vehicle to the trip. Most rides involve one or two people, which is where Cybercab is meant to be cheaper and more efficient to operate<\/a>. Groups of three or four, or anyone who needs more space, can still request a Model Y.\n<\/p>\n The same app handles booking, payment, cabin settings, and, on Cybercab, features such as phone-based door opening and in-cabin voice controls.\n<\/p>\n