Pro-natalist Elon Musk bans kids from riding in the Tesla Cybercab.
According to the company’s newly launched Robotaxi website, children under the age of 13 are not permitted to ride in the Cybercab — even if they’re riding with an adult. Kids between the ages of 8-13 are allowed in Tesla’s Model Y robotaxis, but only when riding with an adult. And those under 8 are not allowed at all. Even stranger, the Cybercab’s compliance documents (PDF) include detailed instructions for installing child seats. Which is it, Elon? [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/HRTqdnya8AAt_Rx.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all]
Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi rollout: the biggest news and announcements
According to the company’s newly launched Robotaxi website , children under the age of 13 are not permitted to ride in the Cybercab — even if they’re riding with an adult. Kids between the ages of 8-13 are allowed in Tesla’s Model Y robotaxis, but only when riding with an adult. And those under 8 are not allowed at all. Even stranger, the Cybercab’s compliance documents ( PDF ) include detailed instructions for installing child seats. Which is it, Elon?
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