Tesla Expands Robotaxi Fleet in Austin to 29 Vehicles
Tesla has increased its fleet of robotaxis operating in Austin, Texas, to a total of 29 vehicles as of December 1, 2025. This expansion comes after Elon Musk's recent statement that the number of test cars would roughly double by the end of the year.Key TakeawaysTesla has 29 robotaxis currently in operation in Austin, Texas.The company aims to have 500 robotaxi vehicles in Austin by the end of 2025 but is unlikely to meet this target.Deutsche Bank predicts up to 1,500 Tesla robotaxis could be roaming San Francisco and Austin before 2026.The current fleet of Tesla's robotaxi prototypes includes human safety drivers who monitor the vehicles' performance. Despite Musk’s promise that these cars would become fully autonomous by December 2025, it appears that this goal may not be met due to ongo...