Tesla Robotaxi Pilot (Austin/Dallas/Houston)

Tesla launches limited unsupervised ride-hailing with ~42 Model Y vehicles, competing directly with Waymo.

By May 2026, Tesla has launched a limited, geofenced robotaxi service using Model Y vehicles in Austin, Dallas, and Houston. While the fleet of ~100 vehicles is small compared to Waymo's 3,000, it represents Tesla's first deployment of unsupervised driving. The company plans to scale to a dozen+ states by end of 2026 and introduce the purpose-built "Cybercab" (no steering wheel or pedals).

Key Numbers

Fleet Size

~100 vehicles

Sensor Approach

Vision-Only (Cameras)

FSD Version

v14.3.2

Verified Facts

• Tesla's FSD v14.3.2 uses an end-to-end "photon-to-control" neural network—no HD maps or LiDAR required.
• The robotaxi fleet recently expanded to evening hours in Austin.
• Tesla introduced a simplified FSD subscription model and in-car self-driving app in April 2026.
• The Cybercab, a purpose-built two-seater with no steering wheel, is planned for mass production.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources & Further Reading

• Tesla FSD

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