Tesla announced the rollout of its robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston on April 18, 2026. This marks the first expansion beyond initial operations in Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area.
A social media announcement featured service area maps and footage of vehicles operating without human monitors. The move advances CEO Elon Musk’s strategy to pivot the company toward autonomous driving.
Initial launches in both Texas cities will remain limited to small, geofenced areas. Tesla has not disclosed fleet size, pricing, or the total number of unmonitored vehicles.
The expansion supports a plan to enter seven new U.S. cities during the first half of 2026. The announcement precedes the company's Q1 earnings call by several days.