city by city rollout

The city by city rollout tag currently follows Tesla’s Robotaxi launch in Miami, where unsupervised Model Y vehicles began offering rides on July 3, 2026. Early reports focus on how Tesla’s camera-only autonomy performs in rainy South Florida conditions and in a demanding urban environment shaped by glare, flooding, tourists, scooters, aggressive lane changes, and unclear curb space. The Miami launch provides an initial look at the service’s first commercial-day operation and the practical challenges of deploying autonomous vehicles beyond controlled demonstrations. Coverage includes early ride footage and local reporting about Tesla’s rollout and its performance in real-world city traffic.