Tesla has expanded the geofence for its unsupervised Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, now allowing rides north of the river into downtown for the first time. This builds on the service's launch in January 2026 and was reported by Tesla news account Sawyer Merritt on March 31.
Following the January 2026 launch of public unsupervised Robotaxi rides in Austin, Tesla announced a geofence expansion on March 31. According to Sawyer Merritt on X, the service now extends north of the river into downtown Austin, enabling broader testing and deployment in the Texas capital.
Tesla also introduced new parking preferences for its vehicles, including lots, streets, driveways, or Superchargers. Vehicles can automatically select chargers and pull up to curbs for quick pickups or drop-offs, per an official Tesla post.
User reports noted the Tesla Diner was crowded at 2 p.m. that day, countering inactivity rumors.
