Tesla's Unsupervised Robotaxi Fleet in Texas Shrinks to Just 4 Cars

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Tesla's much-hyped fleet of unsupervised robotaxis in Austin, Texas appears to have dwindled from an initial 8 vehicles down to just 4 cars that have been spotted in the last 30 days, according to the Robotaxi Tracker. The company first launched its self-driving taxi service in Austin in June 2025, but the vehicles initially still required safety monitors on board. It wasn't until December 2025 that Tesla began testing truly unsupervised robotaxis in the city.

Why it matters

Tesla's robotaxi program has faced numerous challenges and setbacks, including reports of the vehicles breaking traffic laws and crashing at higher rates than human drivers. The shrinking fleet of unsupervised cars in Austin raises further questions about the viability and safety of Tesla's self-driving technology.

The details

According to the report, Tesla's unsupervised robotaxi fleet in Austin maxed out at 8 vehicles, but at least 4 of those cars haven't been spotted in the last month, suggesting the total number of unsupervised robotaxis is now down to just 4. The overall Tesla robotaxi fleet in Austin is said to be only 37 vehicles total, a relatively small number given the size of the city.

• In June 2025, Tesla launched its robotaxi service in Austin, but the vehicles still required safety monitors.
• In December 2025, Tesla began testing unsupervised robotaxis in Austin.
• As of the last 30 days, only 4 unsupervised robotaxis remain in Tesla's Austin fleet.

What’s next

It remains to be seen if Tesla will be able to expand its unsupervised robotaxi fleet in Austin or if the company will face further setbacks with its self-driving technology.