# The Feds Might Let Robotaxis Skip The Steering Wheel | Carscoops

> - The NHTSA says it doesn’t make sense for robotaxis to have manual controls. - Tesla originally only ever intended to build the Cybercab without normal controls.

- **Source:** [Carscoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/nhtsa-steering-wheel-rule/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a55aa8dae697497607e7677)
- **Published:** 2026-07-14
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #tesla
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a55aa8dae697497607e7677

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