A month after its launch in Austin, Tesla's autonomous robotaxi, Cybercab, is facing operational challenges and expansion pressures. The service, which went live on September 3, has received passenger feedback including long wait times, incorrect pickup/drop-off locations, and technical issues such as malfunctioning falcon-wing doors. As of Friday, the number of Cybercabs authorized for commercial service in Texas by Tesla has increased from an initial 45 to 169, but currently operates only in Austin. Meanwhile, Google's Waymo operates in 15 U.S. cities and plans to launch international services in London, Tokyo, and Munich, with 1,154 autonomous vehicles authorized for commercial operation in Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a safety compliance investigation into Cybercab. Tesla's stock price has fallen 18% this year, and its core automotive business faces competitive pressure from Chinese EV manufacturers BYD and Xiaomi.