Tesla's Robotaxi Prepares for 24-Hour Operations; Current Service Runs From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

jidounten-lab.com reported on September 11, 2026, that Tesla's robotaxi is preparing for 24-hour operations, while current service runs from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. We have not been able to verify the primary source, so readers should consult the original report for details.

If Tesla extends its current operating schedule of seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., its robotaxi service would move closer to longer-hour commercial operations from a daytime-only pilot. Remarks by Ashok Elluswamy and references to FSD v15 suggest the company is pursuing expanded operations based on software integration, rather than the vehicle alone.

24-hour operations could indicate that Tesla's robotaxi business is entering a phase of expanding service into overnight hours. However, the information is based mainly on remarks on X and secondary reporting. While the current operating hours and cities are cited, the timing of any change and its operating conditions remain unclear. Readers should consult the original report for details. Our related article, Tesla Announces Cybercab Specifications, dated September 7, covered the launch event for Cybercab, a vehicle designed specifically for robotaxi service. The new article moves beyond discussion of the dedicated vehicle's specifications and focuses on whether the existing service can shift to 24-hour operations. However, unveiling a dedicated vehicle and extending operating hours are separate issues, and the vehicle's specifications alone cannot determine whether 24-hour operations are feasible. Viewed structurally, the focus is shifting from demonstrations toward operational capabilities, progressing from “vehicle unveiling” to “extended operating hours” to “FSD v15 integration.” Given the service's presence in six cities and operation seven days a week, moving to 24-hour operations would be more than a simple extension of business hours; it would raise questions about maintaining monitoring, safety checks and dispatch controls, including overnight. Key considerations include the contents of FSD v15, the scope of the roughly 40% said to be implemented in the initial version, and how the remaining performance improvements will be achieved. Unresolved questions include whether 24-hour operations would cover the current six cities, what safety conditions would support overnight service, and what specifically the “next technology” in FSD v15 refers to. In assessing the expansion of robotaxi operations, the next points to watch will include utilization rates by time of day and safety requirements, not just vehicle numbers or certification.

In Japan, discussions about autonomous driving may extend beyond vehicle development to include operating plans for overnight service and the systems needed to ensure safety. If Tesla is aiming for 24-hour operations based on FSD v15 integration, operational software and monitoring systems, rather than the vehicles themselves, are likely to become a focus in Japan as well.