Robotaxi

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.

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Following the first Cybercab production unit in February, Tesla released a video on April 23 showing multiple steerless robotaxis rolling off the line and driving autonomously to the outbound lot. This footage underscores rapid progress toward volume production amid broader autonomous driving advancements.

Lucid Motors unveiled its Lunar robotaxi concept at an Investor Day event in New York City on March 12, 2026, positioning it as a competitor to Tesla's Cybercab. The two-seater vehicle lacks a steering wheel or pedals and features a central screen, built on the company's upcoming midsize EV platform. Building on its CES 2026 partnership reveal with Uber and Nuro, Lucid also announced new self-driving technology subscriptions to advance its autonomy efforts.

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Tesla showcased the interior of its two-seat Cybercab robotaxi at a U.S. Department of Transportation event in Washington, D.C., highlighting features for autonomous rides. The display emphasized accessibility and space efficiency, with mass production planned for April 2026. Riders can expect app-based hailing similar to Uber and Lyft, but without a human driver.

Bank of America analysts have recommended buying Tesla stock, forecasting a price of $460 per share driven by the company's advancements in robotaxis and autonomous driving. This outlook comes despite a decline in Tesla's 2025 vehicle sales, as the firm highlights the potential for robotaxis to account for more than half of the company's valuation. The projection implies about 13% upside from recent trading levels around $402 to $406.

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More than a month after Tesla announced unsupervised robotaxi operations in Austin, the vast majority of rides continue to include safety drivers. Analysts report that only a small fraction operate without monitors, despite promises of rapid expansion. The company remains cautious to avoid accidents as it progresses toward full autonomy.