Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service in San Antonio to Compete with Waymo
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Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service to San Antonio, Texas, starting at 5 a.m. local time on Monday. This move is part of Tesla's strategy to compete with Waymo and establish itself beyond traditional automotive manufacturing. The company has not disclosed specific details about the service, including vehicle types or operational hours.
This expansion is significant as it follows Tesla's previous robotaxi launch in Austin in June 2025, which marked a milestone in the deployment of autonomous vehicles. Since then, Tesla has gradually expanded its service to other cities, including Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston, while also removing human safety monitors from its Austin fleet to initiate a true driverless service.
Tesla's robotaxi service in San Antonio will begin with a limited number of vehicles, consistent with its previous launches. The company has been expanding its fleet across Texas and Florida, but it remains to be seen how this new service will perform compared to its competitors, particularly Waymo, which has recently resumed operations in San Antonio after a service pause due to safety incidents.
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