Tesla expands its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, marking the first expansion beyond Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area, and introducing a geofenced rollout in these new markets.

The company unveils unsupervised robotaxi operation in Dallas and Houston, signaling a move toward driverless rides in these markets.

Analysts project Q1 2026 revenue between $21.4 billion and $21.9 billion, with earnings due to be announced on April 22, 2026.

Tesla did not disclose fleet size, pricing, or whether safety monitors would be used, though a social post hinted at a solo operation.

Crowdsourced trackers show only a small presence of robotaxis in the new markets, indicating an early-stage rollout.

The Dallas and Houston launch provides a concrete data point ahead of the Q1 2026 earnings report, where fleet size and supervision status are expected to be clarified.

A Tesla social post released a 14-second video illustrating robotaxis operating without human monitors or front-seat drivers.

Tesla previously rolled out Austin rides and began offering unsupervised rides in January 2026, with a February filing noting 14 crashes in Austin.

The rollout coincides with Tesla previewing production ramps for the Cybercab and growth plans for the Houston Megafactory, aligning with broader fleet expansion.

This expansion follows earlier reporting on milestones, safety-driver removal, and regulatory updates tied to robotaxi operations.

The move fits Tesla’s seven-city expansion plan announced last quarter, targeting Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Las Vegas in early 2026.

In addition to full robotaxi service, Tesla maintains a limited, human-driver ride-hail option in the San Francisco Bay Area.