#Robotaxi

FSD • Apr 18, 2026

Tesla Robotaxi expands to Dallas and Houston with fully autonomous rides

Tesla has expanded its fully autonomous Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, marking a significant geographic expansion of its unsupervised ride-hailing network. This move demonstrates Tesla's growing confidence in its self-driving technology and provides owners and enthusiasts in Texas with direct access to the service.

FSD • Apr 18, 2026

Tesla launches ‘Robotaxi’ in Houston and Dallas with tiny geofences

Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, but the initial operating zones are very limited, covering only small, specific areas of each city. This cautious, geofenced rollout mirrors the company's slow-and-steady expansion strategy previously seen in Austin. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals gradual progress toward a wider autonomous ride-hailing network, but availability will be extremely restricted at launch.

Software Updates • Apr 18, 2026

Tesla is pushing Robotaxi features to owner cars with Spring Update

Tesla is starting to deploy Robotaxi-related features to customer vehicles through its latest Spring Update. This means owners will begin to experience some of the autonomous technology intended for Tesla's future self-driving taxi fleet.

Cybertruck • Apr 17, 2026

Tesla just tipped its hand on a major Cybercab feature as production hits Plaid Mode

Tesla is accelerating its Robotaxi production, with new drone footage showing approximately 14 "Cybercab" vehicles built without steering wheels. This confirms a key design feature of the fully autonomous taxi and signals the project is entering a more advanced production phase.

Latest • Apr 17, 2026

Tesla’s golden era is no longer a tagline

Tesla's "golden era" teaser video promotes a future shift away from traditional car ownership, focusing on autonomous transportation. This signals the company's upcoming reveal of its Robotaxi or "Cybercab" service. For owners and enthusiasts, it highlights Tesla's strategic pivot towards a driverless ride-hailing network as its next major evolution.

Optimus • Apr 15, 2026

Tesla finalizes AI5 chip design, Elon Musk makes bold claim on capability

Tesla has completed the design of its next-generation AI5 chip, which CEO Elon Musk states is specifically optimized for real-time AI processing in its Robotaxi and Optimus humanoid robot projects. This represents a continued strategic focus on tightly integrating custom hardware and software to maximize performance for autonomous systems.

Cybertruck • Apr 14, 2026

Tesla parked 50+ Cybercabs outside its Texas Factory with some crash tested

Tesla is conducting crash tests on over 50 of its upcoming "Cybercab" robotaxis at its Texas factory. This indicates the company is actively progressing with safety validation for the new autonomous vehicle. For enthusiasts, this is a tangible sign that Tesla is moving forward with its planned robotaxi launch.

FSD • Apr 08, 2026

Tesla Cybercab production ignites with 60 units spotted at Giga Texas

Tesla has begun early production of its driverless Cybercab, with 60 units seen at its Texas factory. These initial vehicles are equipped with temporary controls for engineers to test and refine the autonomous technology. This marks a significant step toward Tesla's goal of launching a fully self-driving robotaxi fleet.

Model S/X • Apr 03, 2026

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab.

Tesla is ending production of its Model S and Model X vehicles, signaling a major shift in the company's focus. The future strategy now centers on launching the autonomous Cybercab taxi and mass-producing the Optimus robot. This move indicates Tesla is pivoting its core business from premium electric vehicles to autonomous mobility and robotics.

FSD • Apr 02, 2026

Tesla Robotaxi App Gains Digital Wallet Support for Apple Pay and Google Pay

Tesla's upcoming Robotaxi service app has been updated to support Apple Pay and Google Pay, indicating progress on the payment system. This integration will provide a more convenient checkout experience for future users of the autonomous ride-hailing service.

FSD • Mar 31, 2026

Tesla expands unsupervised ‘Robotaxi’ area in Austin with only a handful of cars

Tesla has expanded the area in Austin, Texas, where its "Robotaxi" vehicles can operate without a human safety driver inside the car. However, reports indicate only a very small fleet of 4-8 vehicles are currently running in this unsupervised mode, and they remain under remote monitoring. This shows Tesla is gradually scaling its autonomous technology, but the service is still in a very limited, early testing phase.

Latest • Mar 28, 2026

Tesla Cybercab Manufacturing Leader Mark Lupkey Departs

Tesla's manufacturing leader for its upcoming Cybercab, Mark Lupkey, has left the company shortly after a key production milestone. This marks another significant departure from the autonomous vehicle program. For Tesla owners and enthusiasts, this signals potential internal challenges or restructuring within the critical robotaxi project.