Tesla has expanded its driverless robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, bringing its total footprint to three cities, all in Texas. The Austin operation launched first, with fully driverless rides beginning in January 2026.
The Texas-only footprint is the detail worth scrutinizing. No safety drivers means full regulatory exposure, and limiting deployment to one state suggests Tesla is either managing liability carefully or facing approval barriers elsewhere. The geographic concentration is a strategic choice, not an accident.
Read the full TechCrunch piece for the operational specifics: fleet size, fare structure, and whether Tesla is outpacing or trailing Waymo's commercial playbook. The expansion timeline will tell you everything about whether this is a real rollout or a controlled pilot dressed up as one.
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