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Tesla expands Unsupervised Robotaxi service to two new cities in Texas, and it’s cheaper than Waymo
FSD Apr 20, 2026

Tesla expands Unsupervised Robotaxi service to two new cities in Texas, and it’s cheaper than Waymo

Tesla has expanded its Unsupervised Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, Texas, launching immediately without safety drivers. This move follows the company securing a statewide operating permit, which is aided by favorable local regulations. For owners and enthusiasts, this represents a significant and rapid scaling of Tesla's autonomous ride-hailing network, offering a service that directly competes with Waymo on price.

Tesla launches ‘Robotaxi’ in Houston and Dallas with tiny geofences
FSD Apr 18, 2026

Tesla launches ‘Robotaxi’ in Houston and Dallas with tiny geofences

Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, but the initial operating zones are very limited, covering only small, specific areas of each city. This cautious, geofenced rollout mirrors the company's slow-and-steady expansion strategy previously seen in Austin. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals gradual progress toward a wider autonomous ride-hailing network, but availability will be extremely restricted at launch.

Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ crashed through railroad gate seconds before train
FSD Apr 15, 2026

Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ crashed through railroad gate seconds before train

A Tesla using "Full Self-Driving" drove through a lowered railroad crossing gate as a train approached, forcing the owner to manually accelerate to avoid a collision. The driver, an experienced FSD user, described this as the system's first major failure for him. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns about the technology's ability to handle complex and dangerous real-world scenarios.

Tesla adds ‘streaks,’ other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software
FSD Apr 14, 2026

Tesla adds ‘streaks,’ other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software

Tesla has introduced new features, including "streaks" and detailed statistics, to track how frequently drivers use its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. This update, which also simplifies the subscription process, is designed to encourage more consistent use of the system. For owners and enthusiasts, it adds a gamified element to FSD usage and provides clearer data on their driving habits with the technology.