Tesla has initiated the rollout of its Robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, expanding its operations in Texas. The announcement was made via a post on X, highlighting specific areas within these cities where the service will be available, complemented by detailed maps.
Previously, the first rides were launched in Austin, Texas, the location of Tesla's headquarters. Initially, these rides included a "Tesla Safety Monitor" to ensure safety during operation. However, the company has been moving towards fully autonomous services, with many Robotaxis now operating without human supervision. The recent updates from Tesla feature a 360-degree view of its Robotaxi without a safety monitor, but it remains unclear if the new service in Dallas and Houston will include human oversight.
This expansion places Tesla in competition with Waymo, which began its own autonomous ride-hailing service in the same cities earlier this year. Looking to the future, Tesla aims to extend its Robotaxi service to the Bay Area in California, although it has yet to secure authorization for fully autonomous operation in that state.