On April 20, 2026, Tesla announced the expansion of its Robotaxi service to the major Texas cities of Dallas and Houston. This move is part of Tesla's broader strategy to lead in the autonomous transport sector.
While the launch aims to improve urban mobility, reports indicate that very few robotaxis may actually be available for use. Online crowdsourcing tools have shown limited operational vehicles in these cities.
The situation raises questions about the service's readiness and the effectiveness of Tesla's rollout strategy in these new markets.
Updates
Update at 15:06 UTC on 2026-04-20
The Verge reported Tesla claims to have launched a robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston over the weekend, but so far, online crowdsourcing tools indicate that very few cars are actually available. On Saturday, @TeslaRobotaxi posted a 14-second video of a Mo.
Sources: The Verge