Tesla’s viral ad for its new Cybercab robotaxi has one glaring problem

The newest addition to Tesla’s fleet of robotaxis is now on the road. Previously, Tesla’s driverless taxi service offered only one make of vehicle, called the Model Y. Now, it’s adding the Cybercab, a golden car with butterfly doors, interactive touchscreens, and no steering wheel. So far, the Cybercab is only available in Austin, Texas, but a viral advertisement for the new vehicles has social media users everywhere raising their eyebrows. A maybe not-so-accessible ride Tesla posted its now-viral advertisement to social media with the caption, “Cybercab is designed to be a great experience for every rider.” The video sees riders with mobility aids storing them in the Cybercab’s spacious trunk: One man rolls up to the car in a wheelchair, and another approaches on crutches. Cybercab is designed to be a great experience for every rider pic.twitter.com/wG0jrvJ6pX— Tesla (@Tesla) September 3, 2026 But those scenarios raise one glaring question. If a solo rider requires a mobility aid to get around, how could they get into the car after placing their wheelchair, crutches, cane, or other accessibility device in the trunk? Social media users were quick to call out the obvious issue. “Ju…