Tesla plans to expand its Robotaxi network to five additional U.S. cities—Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, and Miami—as part of its next phase of autonomous ride-hailing deployment, the company announced at its 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting on Thursday.
The expansion builds on existing pilot programs in Austin and the Bay Area, marking a step forward in Tesla’s efforts to commercialize its self-driving technology. The company said Austin will transition to fully driverless Robotaxi service, without onboard safety operators, before the end of the year.
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Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said the removal of safety operators will initially be limited to certain zones within Austin’s Robotaxi network, as the company continues to gather real-world data and refine its autonomy systems.
The newly selected cities reflect Tesla’s strategic focus on regions with favorable testing conditions and regulatory support. Las Vegas has become a hub for mobility innovation, while Phoenix remains one of the country’s most active testing grounds for autonomous vehicles. Dallas and Houston offer extensive highway systems suited for higher-speed operations, and Miami’s growing EV market and tourism base make it a promising environment for commercial deployment.
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Musk said earlier this week that Tesla expects to expand its Robotaxi fleet to about 1,500 vehicles by the end of 2025. The company aims to bring additional cities online in 2026, signaling a shift from limited pilot testing to large-scale deployment of its autonomous ride-hailing network.