Tesla launches robotaxi service in Miami, marking its third state; rides are unsupervised in a geofenced area of 10 to 14 square miles.

Tesla has officially launched its unsupervised robotaxi service in Miami, expanding its autonomous ride-hailing operations to a third state. The service operates within a geofenced area of 10 to 14 square miles, covering significant locations such as Miami International Airport and major highways including SR 826 and US 41.²³⁴⁵

The announcement comes just in time for the holiday weekend, with Tesla's official robotaxi account confirming the launch on X. This follows the company's previous launches in Austin, Texas, where the service began in June, and the San Francisco Bay Area in July 2025.

Musk has indicated that he expects fully self-driving cars without human safety monitors to become more prevalent in the U.S. later this year. The Miami launch is part of Tesla's broader strategy to expand its robotaxi network, with future markets including Orlando, Tampa, Phoenix, and Las Vegas on the roadmap. However, the company faces increasing competition in the autonomous vehicle space.

“The rides are reportedly unsupervised, no safety driver aboard,” highlighting the bold step Tesla is taking in the autonomous vehicle market. As the company continues to expand its services, it remains to be seen how the public will respond to this new mode of transportation.

The geofenced area includes parts of western and central Miami, such as connectors like SR 968, 953, 959, and 972, indicating a strategic choice in service coverage.