Tesla Robotaxi in Texas Next Month

Tesla secures a Texas rideshare permit and plans a public robotaxi launch next month while tightening its AI hardware strategy toward a unified platform.

Tesla Wins Texas Rideshare License and Opens Robotaxi to Public Next Month

Tesla has been granted a Texas TNC rideshare license, paving the way for its robotaxi service to reach the public next month. The move marks a notable step for a tech-forward approach to urban mobility and comes as regulators in Texas review safety, insurance, and local operating rules before wide deployment. Analysts will watch how the service handles rider safety, data privacy, and integration with existing transport networks.

Beyond the license news, Tesla is shifting its broader AI hardware strategy toward a single converged platform, AI6, and phasing the Dojo V1 and V2 work into a unified architecture. Company officials say a streamlined path will accelerate development and deployment by reducing the complexity of separate training and inference chips. The tech pivot signals a long-term bet on in-house hardware that can both train and run autonomy software at scale.

The Texas rollout will test public appetite for autonomous rides, rider experience, and the regulatory framework governing robotaxis. If the service proves reliable and affordable, it could pressure competitors and reshape how cities think about driverless transit. The Dojo pivot illustrates a broader industry trend: convergence over fragmentation. By focusing on a single AI stack, Tesla aims to shorten feedback loops and speed up updates to its FSD system. Yet investors will weigh the risks of dependence on in-house silicon and external chip supply for mass production. The question is not just technical elegance, but whether this streamlined approach translates into safer, cheaper, and faster service for riders.

Highlights

The road to mass robo-taxis will test safety, cost, and city readiness more than hype.