The company now offers robotaxi service in three cities, all of them in Texas, after launching in Austin last year and starting to offer rides without safety drivers in January 2026.

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Tesla's headcount fell from 21,191 workers to 16,506 workers in 2025, according to a report, as it grappled with its second straight year of declining sales.

It's a new era for Tesla — and one that will rely on its ability to launch the Cybercab and mass-produce the Optimus robot.