# Waymo Tesla Cybercab Standoff in Austin

> Waymo robotaxi veers into wrong lane, sandwiching Tesla Cybercab in Austin.
- Title: Waymo Tesla Cybercab Standoff in Austin · EVwire | Shortify
- Summary: Waymo robotaxi veers into wrong lane, sandwiching Tesla Cybercab in Austin. A Tesla Cybercab was sandwiched between two Waymo robotaxis after one turned into…
- Keywords: waymo, tesla cybercab, austin, robotaxi, wrong lane, tesla robotaxi, waymo robotaxi, EVwire
- Source: EVwire — https://evwire.com/p/waymo-wrong-lane-tesla-cybercab-sandwich-austin-photos
- Author: Simon Alvarez
- Published: 2026-11-04T09:44:51.194+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: waymo, tesla cybercab, austin, robotaxi, wrong lane, tesla robotaxi, waymo robotaxi, cars, technology, climate
## Robotaxi Standoff
A Tesla Cybercab was sandwiched between two Waymo robotaxis after one turned into the wrong lane in Austin, Texas.

> Robotaxi standoff
## Cybercab Screen Status
The Cybercab's screen still said 'Arriving soon,' which was, well, optimistic.

> Arriving soon
## Incident Details
Chase Dowling, riding in the Cybercab, shared a photo showing a Waymo Jaguar I-PACE stopped head-on in front of it.

> turned right at the light directly into the wrong lane as its compatriot came up behind me
## Waymo's Safety Data
Waymo's data shows robotaxis have 95% fewer serious-injury crashes than human drivers over 271 million miles.

> 95% fewer serious-injury crashes
## Tesla Expansion
Tesla's Cybercab registrations in Texas topped 1,000 units in late October, with new launches in Dallas and Fort Worth.

> 1,000 units
## Waymo Service Growth
Waymo expanded service to 250 square miles across Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

> 250 square miles
## Key takeaway

A Tesla Cybercab was sandwiched between two Waymo robotaxis after one turned into the wrong lane in Austin, Texas.