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Updated · Electrek · Apr 19Tesla Robotaxi Launches in Dallas and Houston Amid Limited Availability and Safety Concerns
53 articles · Updated · Electrek · Apr 19
- Tesla has launched its fully unsupervised Robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, expanding beyond Austin for the first time.
- Initial reports show very limited vehicle availability and some operational issues, with only a handful of cars active in each city at launch.
- The rollout comes days before Tesla's earnings call, raising questions about the scale and readiness of its autonomous service amid safety concerns.
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