🚕Tesla Activates Fully Unsupervised Robotaxis in Dallas and Houston
Tesla Activates Fully Unsupervised Robotaxis in Dallas and …
TL;DR
On April 18, 2026, Tesla turned on fully unsupervised robotaxi rides in Dallas and Houston with no safety monitors in the vehicles.
On April 18, 2026, Tesla turned on fully unsupervised robotaxi rides in Dallas and Houston with no safety monitors in the vehicles. The rollout uses 573 vehicles across geofenced zones and puts Tesla in head-to-head competition with Waymo in two major metros, four days before its Q1 earnings call.
Key Points
Dallas and Houston live as of April 18, 2026
573 vehicles deployed, geofenced service zones
Tesla plans seven cities by end of June 2026 (adds Phoenix, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Las Vegas)
Why It Matters
This is Tesla's first true unsupervised robotaxi deployment at scale and directly challenges Waymo's multi-city lead ahead of the Q1 earnings narrative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this matter?
This is Tesla's first true unsupervised robotaxi deployment at scale and directly challenges Waymo's multi-city lead ahead of the Q1 earnings narrative.
What happened?
On April 18, 2026, Tesla turned on fully unsupervised robotaxi rides in Dallas and Houston with no safety monitors in the vehicles.
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