Tesla has expanded its autonomous ride-hailing service to Dallas and Houston, marking its second and third operational markets in Texas. The company announced this rollout through a brief social media post that included a 14-second video showcasing Tesla vehicles operating without human drivers or monitors in the front seats. This expansion follows the launch of Tesla’s robotaxi service in Austin last year, where the company began offering rides without safety drivers in January 2026.
According to a February filing, Tesla’s fleet in Austin has been involved in 14 crashes since the service’s introduction. In addition to its autonomous operations, Tesla also maintains a more limited ride service with human drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area. However, the scale of operations in the newly launched markets appears to be modest. Crowdsourced data from the Robotaxi Tracker website currently indicates that only one active vehicle is registered in each of Dallas and Houston, in contrast to the 46 vehicles logged in Austin.
Overall, this expansion represents a significant step in Tesla’s push toward autonomous transportation. Nevertheless, the limited vehicle deployment suggests a cautious approach to scaling the service in these new urban environments.
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