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Tesla has opened a robotaxi service in Miami after missing its first half target.
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TSLA rebounds after hours as Miami refocuses on robo-taxi plans.
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Miami becomes the first market for Tesla’s deferred robotaxis to open in 2026.
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Waymo leadership in Miami continues to push Tesla’s robotaxi implementation.
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Cybercab plans remain central as Tesla works to expand beyond the Model Y.
Tesla ( TSLA ) launched a robotaxi service in Miami on Friday, refocusing a delayed expansion plan. The move pushed its independent passenger transportation program to Florida after it had earlier bungled its schedule. TSLA stock closed at $393.45 after falling 7.49%, then rose after hours to $394.40.
Miami launch tests Tesla’s Robotaxi timeline
Tesla It announced the Miami launch through its official robotaxi account and showed a specific service area. The district covers parts of West Miami-Dade, including West Miami, Doral and Coral Gables. However, the region excludes Miami and wider Miami Beach at launch.
The debut gives Tesla the first market for robotaxis outside of Texas and the San Francisco Bay Area. It also opens one of five cities that did not meet the company’s target in the first half of 2026. The launch therefore represents progress, but also confirms the previous delay.
Tesla has named Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and Las Vegas for expansion in the first half. Dallas and Houston opened during that period, while other cities remained on hold. Miami is now the first late-night market to transition to the service.
The expansion gap is still evident
Tesla The robotaxi rollout began in Austin on June 22, 2025, with modified Model Y vehicles. The company later expanded the service across Austin, Dallas, and Houston. It has also begun removing safety screens from some flights as operations progress.
Bay Area service remains different because California requires permits for driverless ride-hailing services. Tesla has not applied for these permits, so its service in California uses human drivers. As a result, Florida gives Tesla a cleaner path to driverless growth.
Waymo already operates paid, driverless rides in Miami, adding pressure to Tesla’s rollout. Tesla has been testing Model Y vehicles in Miami since August 2025. However, commercial service did not arrive until after the company missed its first-half deadline.
Cybercab plans constitute a stock listing
Tesla’s long-term robotaxi plan is based on the Cybercab, its purpose-built autonomous vehicle. The model does not have a steering wheel or pedals, making autonomy central to its design. Tesla It still runs the public robotaxi network today with modified Model Y vehicles.
The first production Cybercab from the Giga Texas line rolled out in February. Tesla has also begun public road testing in Austin with production Cybercaps. However, no market has approved the use of the vehicle for driverless paid passenger service.
Miami launch gives Tesla new evidence of progress after TSLA’s sharp decline. However, the company still has to expand fleet size, city coverage and regulatory approvals. Orlando, Tampa, Phoenix and Las Vegas now remain major tests for the 2026 expansion plan.
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