What did Tesla announce on June 3, 2026?
Tesla announced that its unsupervised Robotaxi service now covers the entire Austin metro area. The company posted the update on its official Robotaxi account on X: "Unsupervised Robotaxi now in the entire Austin Metro area."
Previously, unsupervised vehicles could only operate in a small part of South Austin. The new geofence covers the full metro — but according to Electrek, only about 20 active unsupervised vehicles are serving that entire area.
How big is the active fleet right now?
The unsupervised fleet peaked at 25 cumulative vehicles in late April 2026, then dropped to 20 active vehicles. That means Tesla is covering potentially thousands of square miles of Austin with roughly 14 to 20 unsupervised cars, depending on the latest Robotaxi Tracker data.
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Dallas and Houston, which launched in April 2026 with small geofences, have seen zero fleet growth since launch — stuck at 3 and 6 vehicles respectively.
How does Tesla's fleet compare to Waymo?
Waymo operates approximately 3,000 robotaxis across its US markets and completes over 500,000 paid trips per week, according to Electrek. Tesla's total active unsupervised fleet across Austin, Dallas, and Houston sits well under 30 vehicles combined.
The geofence expansion has moved quickly — roughly doubling in coverage area each phase — but the number of vehicles has not kept pace.
Where does the program stand nearly a year in?
Tesla's Robotaxi program launched in Austin in June 2025. As of June 3, 2026, the fleet has not scaled meaningfully. The unsupervised vehicle count has actually been declining since its late-April peak, not growing.
The service area is now larger than ever. The active fleet is smaller than it was six weeks ago.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How many Tesla Robotaxi vehicles are operating in Austin right now? A: About 20 active unsupervised vehicles are operating in Austin as of early June 2026, down from a peak of 25 in late April 2026.
Q: When did Tesla's Robotaxi program launch? A: Tesla launched its Robotaxi program in Austin in June 2025. Dallas and Houston were added in April 2026, each with small geofences and very few vehicles.
Q: How does Tesla's Robotaxi fleet size compare to Waymo's? A: Waymo operates approximately 3,000 robotaxis across US markets and completes over 500,000 paid trips per week. Tesla's entire unsupervised fleet across three cities totals fewer than 30 vehicles.
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