Tesla's Cybercab event set for Thursday, with few details

Tesla plans to introduce its two-seat Cybercab during a Thursday event in Texas, unveiling a key step towards autonomous vehicles. The company, led by Elon Musk, has been developing driverless models as a vital part of its vision to become a dominant force in the market. Tesla currently operates a limited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, and other cities in Texas and Florida, primarily in less complex urban areas.

The Cybercab is set to become the main driverless vehicle in Tesla's robotaxi network and could eventually be the company's bestseller, serving both fleet operators and individual owners. However, Tesla's robotaxi rollout has lagged behind Musk's earlier predictions, and the company is now taking a more cautious approach to avoid potential accidents or injuries.

In California, where the market is crucial, Tesla lacks the necessary permits to operate a robotaxi service or test driverless vehicles without a safety driver.