Tesla expands unsupervised robotaxi fleet across Texas cities

Tesla has added five unsupervised Model Y robotaxis to its Texas operations as of April 29, 2026, bringing totals to 19 in Austin, three in Dallas, and two in Houston—for 24 vehicles overall. The expansion, tracked by independent monitors and reported by Sawyer Merritt, advances the program beyond its initial supervised Austin pilot launched in 2025.

Tracker data shared by Sawyer Merritt (@RtaxiTracker) shows Tesla incorporating five unsupervised Model Y robotaxis into its Texas fleet on April 29. This updates counts to 19 vehicles in Austin, three in Dallas, and two in Houston.

Building on the supervised Robotaxi pilot that began in Austin in June 2025—with early expansions announced late that year—these unsupervised vehicles highlight Tesla's progress toward full autonomy in key Texas markets. The multi-city deployment underscores ongoing efforts to scale robotaxi services amid prior challenges like supervision needs and demand issues.

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Tesla Model Y robotaxis fleet of 29 vehicles autonomously navigating Texas roads in Austin, Houston, and Dallas.
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Tesla unsupervised robotaxi fleet reaches 29 vehicles in Texas

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Tesla's unsupervised Model Y robotaxi fleet in Texas has expanded to 29 vehicles as of May 3, 2026, up from 26 recently and 24 at the end of April. The latest tracker data shows 20 units in Austin, five in Houston, and four in Dallas, continuing the multi-city rollout.

Tesla has launched unsupervised Robotaxi rides in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Texas, with the service expanding to Dallas and Houston on April 18. Geofenced areas are active in Houston's Jersey Village neighborhood and Dallas' Highland Park, as shown in maps shared on X. A regular customer ride was confirmed in Dallas shortly after rollout, and Tesla showcased a 360-degree view of a ride without onboard safety monitors.

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Tesla has reported five new crashes involving its robotaxi fleet in Austin, Texas, bringing the total to 14 incidents since the service began operating in June 2025. The latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals a crash rate higher than typical human drivers, amid ongoing scrutiny of the autonomous system. One earlier incident has been updated to include a hospitalization.

Tesla's Robotaxi service launch in Las Vegas appears imminent after Model Y vehicles equipped with rear camera washers were spotted in a suburban parking lot. The cars bear Texas license plates, a feature shared only with Model Y robotaxis in Austin.

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Tesla's robotaxi fleet in Austin, Texas, has experienced 14 crashes in its first eight months of operation, according to federal reports. This rate equates to a collision every 57,000 miles, four times more frequent than for human drivers. The incidents include contacts with vehicles, objects, a cyclist, an animal, and a city bus, with one resulting in hospitalization.

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