# Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-19 · Engadget*

## Key points

- Tesla is expanding Robotaxi service to select areas of Dallas and Houston, Texas.
- Tesla's original Austin Robotaxi service included a human Safety Monitor in the passenger seat.
- Tesla has begun to remove in-car human Safety Monitors for its Robotaxi operations in some areas.
- Tesla has not confirmed if Dallas and Houston Robotaxis will operate without in-car human supervision.
- Tesla previously acknowledged that some Robotaxis are occasionally driven remotely by human operators.

**Companies:** Tesla
**Countries:** United States

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