Tesla Bars Riders Under 13 From Upcoming Cybercab Robotaxi
New details reported by TechCrunch show Tesla will not allow children under 13 to ride in its Cybercab autonomous vehicle, even when accompanied by a parent, a stricter rule than currently applies to its Model Y robotaxis.
Tesla will prohibit children under the age of 13 from riding in its upcoming Cybercab robotaxi, even if a parent or guardian is present, according to a report from TechCrunch.
The restriction marks a departure from the policy Tesla currently applies to its Model Y sport utility vehicles, which the company has been using as robotaxis and which do not carry the same age limit, TechCrunch reported.
The report did not specify the reasoning behind the age restriction for the Cybercab, a two-seat autonomous vehicle Tesla has previously said it plans to deploy without a steering wheel or pedals.
Tesla has not issued a separate public statement detailing the policy beyond what was disclosed in the TechCrunch report. The company could not immediately be reached for additional comment.
The Cybercab has been positioned by Tesla as part of its broader robotaxi strategy, alongside the Model Y vehicles already operating in limited robotaxi service. Further details on the rollout timeline and additional passenger requirements for the Cybercab were not included in the available reporting.
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