2026-09-07T23:33:12Z

Okeey dokey. Noted, don't get in an accident while riding in these. Also, hope no first responders get decapitated by the door springs.

What the heck is "appropriate PPE" for not being decapitated by a door spring, I wonder. 🤔 I suppose maybe it will only remove your kneecap or break your arm if it hits you?

Consult the Cybercab Emergency Response Guide at https://www.tesla.com/firstresponders for more de-
tails around accessing the vehicle.

NOTE: The seats and touchscreen are electrically powered and may not function after a safety critical
event.

NOTE: After a safety critical event, the doors are designed to automatically unlock. If there is insufficient
low voltage power, there is a chance the doors do not unlock as intended. Severe collisions may cause
doors to be mechanically difficult to operate. Extrication may be required.

NOTE: If low voltage power is unavailable and the windows are fully rolled up, the door windows may crack
or shatter when you open the doors with the interior manual release handles.

NOTE: The cross car beam reinforcing the dashboard is made of glass fiber, reinforced plastic, and steel.
The plastic and fiber portions are brittle and can shatter under high load.

When the doors or the area around the door struts of Cybercab are damaged, the
preloaded springs for the doors can pop out when the door opens. Access the vehicle from
the undamaged door when possible. If both doors are damaged, open the doors with caution.
There is a lower chance of the springs popping out if the door does not fully open. Wear ap-
propriate PPE

2026-09-08T00:43:33Z

AI6YR Ben@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org

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I wonder how heavy these doors are... How buff do you need to be to get this sucker open manually?

"...The interior door handles of Cybercab have two detents, with the second detent acting as the emergency mechanical release. To open the Cybercab doors from the inside without low voltage power, completely lift the door handle to engage the mechanical release. Then, push the door outwards and upwards. The door will be heavy and will not remain open. The window may crack or break if still rolled up. Hold open or prop up the door so that the door doesn’t swing closed...."

#cybercab

2026-09-08T00:51:00Z

markc568@markc568@beige.party

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@ai6yr Who are the customers for *any* of these driverless taxis?

People who are either incredibly naïve, or those who don’t like the thought of being in a car driven by a non-white person.

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2026-09-08T01:40:10Z

Chuck@ChuckMcManis@chaos.social

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@markc568 @ai6yr

1.) The driver will molest an unaccompanied minor.
2.) The driver will sexually assault me.
3.) The driver will drive me somewhere remote and rob me.
4.) The driver may be drunk/distracted/unfamiliar with our laws and will crash.

Some people are 'annoyed' by drivers that try to strike up a conversation, but I don't hear that as a reason people *won't* take a cab, merely that it makes the experience worse. (for them, obviously)

2026-09-08T01:37:24Z

Chuck@ChuckMcManis@chaos.social

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@markc568 @ai6yr I suspect there are a lot of people who are socialized not to trust other people. (regardless of race) Waymo, (unlike Tesla) has a pretty consistent experience. At some point there will likely be a solid empirical basis for understanding the risk. Here are the taxi "screeds" I've heard multiple times;

2026-09-08T06:55:50Z

Мя @mo@mastodon.ml

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@ChuckMcManis considering this thing is most likely connected to the internet, and we all see how well they handle security......

@markc568 @ai6yr