Tesla has begun production of its autonomous Cybercab vehicle at its Gigafactory Texas facility, according to company announcements. The vehicle is designed without traditional driving controls, including no steering wheel or pedals.

CEO Elon Musk announced that the robotaxi service is scheduled to begin operations in April. The company has indicated that the autonomous vehicle will be priced starting under $30,000.

The Cybercab represents Tesla's entry into the autonomous taxi market, relying entirely on self-driving technology for operation. The vehicle's design eliminates manual driving capabilities, reflecting the company's confidence in its autonomous driving systems.

Production at the Texas facility marks a significant step in Tesla's expansion beyond traditional consumer vehicles into autonomous transportation services. The timeline for wider deployment and regulatory approvals for the steering wheel-free vehicles remains to be determined.