Tesla robotaxi expansion has entered a new phase with the company confirming service availability in Dallas and Houston as of April 18, 2026. The rollout comes days before Tesla’s first quarter earnings release, placing renewed focus on its autonomous vehicle strategy. The company has begun offering driverless rides using Model Y vehicles within selected areas of both cities. Early demonstrations and company-released footage show vehicles operating without a visible human safety driver in the front seat. This marks a notable shift from earlier deployments that included monitored testing phases. Tesla has positioned the expansion as part of a broader transition toward