Updated on:
10/23/2026
Tesla Robotaxis are coming to Jacksonville. (Wikimedia Commons)
Tesla says its driverless ride-hailing service is “coming soon” to Jacksonville, raising the question of whether the robotaxis will eventually cross into fast-growing St. Johns County.
The company added the River City to its planned expansion locations this week. It has not announced a launch date or service boundaries.
Jacksonville joins Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Antonio among the next cities identified for the service.
Tesla already offers rides in limited areas of Miami, Orlando and Tampa, along with Austin, Dallas and Houston in Texas.
Those service zones are considerably smaller than entire metropolitan areas.
In September, Tesla’s Florida coverage areas measured roughly 24 to 31 square miles, according to Tesla-focused publication Not a Tesla App.
But they don’t always stay small. In Austin, Tesla’s first market, the service area began at about 20 square miles and expanded to approximately 246 square miles by September, encompassing surrounding neighborhoods and suburbs.
Tesla announced the Jacksonville expansion this week. (Wikimedia Commons)
Customers book through a Robotaxi app, entering a destination and reviewing an estimated fare and wait time before confirming.
Once the vehicle arrives, passengers check its license plate against the app, buckle up and tap “Start Ride” on the touchscreen or their phone.
Riders can adjust climate settings, stream music and contact support during the trip. A “Pull Over” function lets passengers request a stop at the nearest safe location, according to Tesla.
The company’s fleet includes Model Y SUVs and Cybercabs. Tesla has not specified which vehicles would serve Jacksonville.
The two-seat Cybercab has no steering wheel or pedals.