Austin, TX
Tesla's First Driverless Robotaxi City
83%
Testing Zone
Completed
9
of 12 milestones
In Progress
2
active milestones
Vehicles
135+
deployed
Status
Supervised
operation mode
Austin made history as the first city where Tesla operates fully driverless robotaxis without a safety monitor. The city serves as Tesla's primary testing ground for unsupervised FSD technology.
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Pro-AV state. In 2026, Tesla needs final TxDMV authorization per Senate Bill 2807.
Milestone Status
Tesla Insurance Available
Tesla Insurance is available in this state
2021
Permit Applied
Tesla has applied for AV testing/deployment permit
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Permit Received
Tesla has received AV testing/deployment permit
Aug 6, 2025
Vehicle Operator Job Ads
Tesla is advertising for vehicle operator positions
May 27, 2025
Fleet Support Job Ads
Tesla is advertising for fleet support positions
Oct 2, 2025
Final Regulatory Approval
Full regulatory approval received for autonomous operation
3
Route Validation Tests
Route mapping and safety validation testing completed
May 22, 2025
Robotaxi App Access Opens
Robotaxi app becomes available for riders
Nov 18, 2025
Public Test Program Launched
Public testing program has begun
Jun 22, 2025
Geofence Expanded
Operating area has been expanded
Jul 14, 2025
20+ Vehicles Deployed
At least 20 vehicles deployed in this market
135+
No Safety Monitor
Vehicles operating without human safety monitor
Dec 14, 2025
Milestone Timeline
Robotaxi App Access Opens
Nov 18, 2025
Fleet Support Job Ads
Oct 2, 2025
Permit Received
Aug 6, 2025
Geofence Expanded
Jul 14, 2025
Public Test Program Launched
Jun 22, 2025
Vehicle Operator Job Ads
May 27, 2025
Route Validation Tests
May 22, 2025
Tesla Insurance Available
2021