Tesla to Double Austin Robotaxi Fleet in December, Musk Says

Tesla CEO Musk Says Austin Robotaxi Fleet to Double Next Month

Elon Musk says Tesla's Austin robotaxi fleet should 'roughly double' next month after fans complain

Tesla secured a permit that allows the company to operate a ridehailing service with autonomous vehicles in Texas.Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via Getty ImagesElon Musk said Tesla's robotaxi fleet in Austin should roughly double by next month.Tesla fans have complained about long wait times and high demand, with one calling the service "essentially unusable."Musk said last month that Tesla aims to have 500 robotaxis on the road in Austin…

Tesla CEO Musk says Austin robotaxi fleet to double next month

Tesla plans to double its robotaxi numbers in Austin in December, expanding a service launched in June. The company also runs robotaxis in the Bay Area and recently secured approval in Arizona. Despite past delays across the sector, Tesla, Waymo and Zoox are now pushing rapid growth, though safety drivers remain required.

Tesla to double Austin robotaxi fleet in December, Musk says

Tesla to Double Its Austin Robotaxi Fleet Next Month, Musk Confirms

The electric-vehicle maker Tesla is preparing to double its Austin robotaxi fleet next month, the company’s CEO, Elon Musk, confirmed. This bold move comes just months after the company launched its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June 2025. Demand has surged and wait times reportedly spiked. The expansion aims to improve availability and further [...]