Tesla’s Robotaxi service is live in the San Francisco Bay Area as of November 2026, but every ride still includes a safety driver in the front seat. The service covers roughly 1,100 square miles including SFO and SJC and operates under a California TCP charter permit rather than a full autonomous vehicle permit. Hours run 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily via the Tesla Robotaxi app. By contrast, Waymo continues fully unsupervised driverless service across San Francisco and is expanding further into the South Bay, including Berryessa BART. Tesla lists the Bay Area as its only major market still requiring a human supervisor.
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AUTONOMY / ROBOTAXI & CYBERCABTesla Robotaxi Runs Supervised Across Bay Area While Waymo Stays Fully Driverless
Tesla’s Robotaxi service is live in the San Francisco Bay Area as of November 2026, but every ride still includes a safety driver in the front seat.
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