Are Tesla’s Cybercabs racing past NYC regulators?

The Cybercabs’ sudden appearance contrasts with the extensive approval process Waymo underwent to test its own self-driving cars on city streets earlier last year.

Tesla’s deployment of the odd-looking cars took the city transportation department by surprise.

The Cybercabs’ arrival — at this point in seemingly small numbers — conjures memories of when Uber forced its way into the New York City market more than a decade ago.

The company submitted 10 reports and met with the transportation department more than 20 times.

The city transportation department unveiled an updated vision for Park Avenue that would remove more traffic lanes for cars than previously planned and separate cyclists from pedestrians.