Drone Shows 190–200 Cybercabs at Houston Robotaxi Lot

Drone Shows 190–200 Cybercabs at Houston Robotaxi Lot

Tesla appears to be preparing to introduce the Cybercab in a second city. Over recent weeks, the steering wheel-less robotaxis have been accumulating at the company’s Robotaxi lot in Houston, and new drone footage puts the total at nearly 200.

Longtime Tesla observer @SERobinsonJr posted the video on X, calling it an “extremely busy day at the lot.” He estimates there are roughly 190-200 Cybercabs in Houston, with most visible in the clip, around 15 charging, and some parked inside Tesla’s Hempstead Center.

Nearly 200 Cybercabs Waiting in Houston

The flyover shows long rows of gold Cybercabs occupying most of the lot, with red and white Model Y robotaxis along the perimeter. Several Cybercabs are seen exiting the lot and driving on nearby public roads, aligning with ongoing testing noted by Robinson.

Houston is one of seven U.S. markets where Tesla offers Robotaxi service, but Cybercab rides are currently limited to Austin, Tesla’s headquarters and the birthplace of the Robotaxi network. Houston’s 25 sq. mile service area lies in the northwest of the city along Highway 290 and already operates fully unsupervised Model Y rides.

Why Houston (or Miami) Could Be Next

Tesla recently added 111 Cybercabs to its Austin fleet, bringing the total there to 169 in just a couple of weeks. With Austin’s fleet well established, attention may shift to additional markets. Houston is a logical candidate given its proximity to Austin and existing unsupervised rides, and residents have been spotting more Cybercabs arriving for weeks.

Miami is another contender. Locals have tracked a large Cybercab concentration near Miami International Airport over the past couple of months, adjacent to the city’s Robotaxi service area.

Production is ramping up as well: Tesla built its first Cybercab with in-house battery materials at Gigafactory Texas last month.

What a Houston Cybercab Launch Might Look Like

In Austin, Tesla began Cybercab rides for employees at Giga Texas before opening them to the public. A second city likely won’t follow that playbook and could begin with public rides and a small number of Cybercabs instead.

Tesla also recently made the Robotaxi app available in many more countries, mainly for tourists visiting active U.S. markets.

Tesla has not announced Cybercab plans for Houston yet, but with close to 200 vehicles already on site, the fleet is positioned for whenever a launch is chosen.