Tesla opens Cybercab fleet interest form to third-party operators

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Tesla has published a form for businesses interested in buying Cybercab fleets or providing infrastructure for its robotaxi network, signaling a shift from its earlier plan to operate solely its own fleet. The form, released ahead of the company's Cybercab event in Austin, asks interested parties to choose options such as fleet purchasing, mobility hubs, event collaboration, or other. This move follows years of CEO Elon Musk's talk about enabling Tesla owners to rent out their vehicles, a vision that never materialized. Instead, Tesla has been testing and operating its own robotaxis, first with Model Y vehicles and now the purpose-built Cybercab. The interest form suggests Tesla sees value in partnering with third-party companies, potentially including fleet managers like Moove, which raised $250 million at a $2.1 billion valuation and operates Waymo fleets, as well as Avomo, New Horizon, Avis, and Hertz.

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Tesla opened a Cybercab fleet interest form to third-party operators, signaling new demand from businesses for its robotaxi vehicles and infrastructure.

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