Tesla Extends Robotaxi Hours to 2 AM, Adds New Calm Mode That Hides FSD Visuals

Tesla has been on a roll with the Cybercab and its Robotaxi network. They have now extended the operating hours of the fleet again, now extending it further into the night, while also adding new features to the Cyebrcab.

The latest updates includes a 2 am closing time, Calm Mode, a rear camera view and redesigned Live Activities for the iOS app. Elon Musk has also indicated that beach access is planned for the Miami and Tampa service areas.

Robotaxi Now Operates 20 Hours a Day

Tesla’s official Robotaxi update now lists operating hours of 6 am to 2 am, creating a 20-hour service window. That leaves just four hours before round-the-clock availability.

Earlier this month, Tesla extended Robotaxi hours by one hour to 11 pm, and less than two weeks later, it extended it to midnight. Now, Tesla has added another two hours less than two weeks later.

However, Tesla did not specify which markets receive the extended hours, or if it’s limited to the Cybercab. Tesla’s support page notes that availability can vary by area. It wouldn’t be surprising if the extended hours are limited to the Cybercab, thanks to its more powerful FSD hardware.

New Calm Mode, Rear Camera Views and More

Tesla is also on a rapid pace with the Cybercab’s software. Tesla has now added a “Calm Mode” that dims the screen, removes FSD visualizations and adjusts cabin lighting for a more relaxing ride. Passengers can also view the rear-facing camera feed now during their trip, which is useful since the Cybercab doesn’t have a rear windshield.

Tesla says that riders using Model Y Robotaxis now also have access to Grok. Tesla has also included accessibility improvements, which include an improved vehicle-locating arrow in the app, haptic feedback to help passengers find their ride and music controls accessible through a screen reader.

Updated Live Activities and Trip Sharing

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The Robotaxi also supports an improved Live Activity experience and the ability to share trip details with a friend.

The Live Activity notification now matches the color assigned to your Cybercab. The card displays the license plate and pickup progress, with corresponding updates on Apple Watch. The matching colors help distinguish your vehicle when multiple Cybercabs are nearby.

Miami and Tampa Beach Expansion Planned

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asked that Tesla’s Miami and Tampa geofences include beach destinations. In an October 27 reply, Musk indicated that the additional coverage is on the way, but didn’t give a launch date or identify which beaches.

The planned Florida expansion follows Tesla’s recent Houston service-area expansion several days ago. Tesla is iterating extremely fast on the Cybercab’s abilities and the Robotaxi’s geofences. Waymo has recently also announced geofence increases, so the autonomy wars are certainly heating up.