Tesla Now Has 300+ Cybercabs in Austin, Dallas Rides Next
Fleet grew 8x in 30 days; Dallas expansion announced despite ongoing NHTSA probe.
Tesla has expanded its Cybercab fleet in Austin to more than 300 vehicles just one month after public rides began, marking an eightfold increase in capacity. Simultaneously, the company signaled that Dallas will be the next city to receive steering-wheel-free robotaxi service.
What Happened
The official Tesla Robotaxi account announced on X that Tesla now has "300+ Cybercabs serving Austin," describing the growth as "an 8x increase in 30 days." This surge follows a launch period that began with approximately 38 Cybercabs. Independent fleet tracking based on Texas registration data previously estimated the fleet at around 169 vehicles, suggesting Tesla’s internal count reflects a much larger operational scale. Tesla VP of AI Ashok Elluswamy confirmed the expansion status by noting that "the cabs are everywhere in Austin now" and adding that "Dallas soon" will see similar service.
Why It Matters
The rapid scaling of the Cybercab fleet in Austin demonstrates Tesla’s ability to increase robotaxi capacity quickly, moving from a pilot phase to a more substantial commercial presence. While Austin remains the only city where riders can currently hail a steering-wheel-less Cybercab alongside unsupervised Model Ys within a 246-square-mile area, the move to Dallas indicates a broader rollout strategy. Dallas is already an active Robotaxi market with a 31-square-mile service area centered on Downtown, where Tesla operates fully unsupervised Model Y rides. The selection of Dallas over Houston or Miami, where large Cybercab concentrations have been spotted, suggests a prioritization of existing active markets. However, this expansion proceeds under the shadow of a federal investigation; Tesla recently received a 30-day extension from the NHTSA until October 30 to answer questions regarding the certification of the steering-wheel-less vehicle and its scaling plans.
The Bottom Line
Tesla has scaled its Austin Cybercab fleet to over 300 units in one month and confirmed Dallas as the next city for Cybercab deployment, though federal regulatory scrutiny remains ongoing.
