Tesla has extended the listed operating hours for its Robotaxi service to 2 am, creating a 20-hour service window from 6 am to 2 am. The change brings the autonomous-ride network closer to round-the-clock availability, while Tesla’s support information says service can vary by area.
The company has not specified which markets are covered by the latest schedule or whether the longer hours apply only to the Cybercab. The update follows two earlier extensions reported during October: service first moved to 11 pm and later to midnight. The latest change adds another two hours to the operating day.
New controls for Cybercab passengers
Tesla has also introduced a feature called Calm Mode for the Cybercab. The setting dims the cabin screen, removes the vehicle’s full-self-driving visualizations and changes the cabin lighting. The company describes the controls as an option for a more relaxed ride, although the extracted update does not provide additional details about how the feature is enabled or which vehicles support it.
Passengers can now access a rear-facing camera view during a trip. That function is relevant to the Cybercab because the vehicle does not have a rear windshield, allowing riders to see behind the vehicle through the in-cabin display instead.
- Robotaxi operating hours are listed as 6 am to 2 am.
- Cybercab riders can use Calm Mode and view the rear-facing camera feed.
- Model Y Robotaxi passengers now have access to Grok, according to Tesla.
- The app adds accessibility and trip-sharing changes.
App changes and accessibility tools
Tesla has revised its iOS app experience as part of the update. Live Activities now use the color assigned to a passenger’s Cybercab and display the vehicle’s license plate and pickup progress. Corresponding updates are also available on Apple Watch. Riders can share trip details with another person, adding a way for a friend to monitor the journey.
The company has made several changes aimed at helping passengers locate and interact with their rides. An improved vehicle-locating arrow is intended to make the pickup point easier to find, while haptic feedback can help passengers identify their vehicle. Music controls are available through a screen reader, expanding access for users who rely on that function.
Service expansion remains market-dependent
Tesla’s support page cautions that Robotaxi availability may differ by location. That qualification limits what can be concluded from the nationwide service window listed in the update: a 2 am closing time does not establish that every market operates until then. Tesla has also not detailed whether the schedule applies equally to the Cybercab and Model Y Robotaxi vehicles.
According to the update, Model Y Robotaxi riders also have access to Grok. Elon Musk has indicated that beach access is planned for the Miami and Tampa service areas, but the extracted announcement does not provide a launch date for that capability. The latest changes therefore combine a longer operating schedule with passenger-interface updates while leaving the precise market rollout unspecified.
