Two Tesla Robotaxi Model Ys have appeared on Chicago streets, marking a potential unannounced expansion of the company’s autonomous fleet, according to Basenor. The vehicles are identified by automatic rear camera washers, a feature exclusive to Tesla’s autonomous fleet, vital for maintaining clean vision sensors in rain, snow, and road grime. Tesla has been testing Robotaxis in Chicago since at least January 2026, with job listings for “Autopilot Vehicle Operators” appearing months before the Dallas and Houston launches. The company’s confirmed launch cities for 2026 include Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Las Vegas—but not Chicago. Tesla recently launched its first commercial Robotaxi service in Miami, using Model Y vehicles running Full Self-Driving software; according to Yahoo Finance, the service began Sunday and covers parts of western and central Miami, excluding downtown and Miami Beach. Waymo was spotted testing its own autonomous taxis in Chicago back in February, but hasn’t confirmed a launch in the city either. Whether Chicago becomes a 2026 launch city remains uncertain.