Firefighters and emergency responders already consider robotaxis a pain in their backsides.
And Tesla’s gilded Cybercab, free of steering wheels or pedals, isn’t going to make their lives any easier.
According to new guidance posted by the Elon Musk owned automaker, a firefighter who has to deal with a Cybercab in an emergency or that had an accident might need to call not one, but two different Tesla support support hotlines and wait for an employee to assist them with their request — an awfully clunky procedure in a profession where time is of the essence.
The process is even more painstaking if a firefighter has to move the vehicle themselves. Recall that Cybercabs have no steering wheels or pedals. To control one, you have to first have to call support to gain control of the vehicle, according to the guidance. Then emergency responders can get access to its virtual onboard controls, which are of course located on a touchscreen. Try using that while wearing heavy gloves.
