Tesla’s latest Robotaxi app update brings several new features designed to strengthen how passengers book rides and travel in autonomous vehicles. Version 25.12.0 introduces a festive snowfall animation that displays during active trips. The visual snowflake elements trigger automatically when a ride commences, creating an animated winter effect throughout the excursion.
Tesla’s Robotaxi app update introduces festive snowfall animations during active trips, automatically triggering visual snowflake elements when rides commence.
Two new snowflake assets were integrated into the app to create this seasonal feature. The snowfall animation runs on a timer and ends automatically without requiring any user action.
The update also augments the feedback system by adding photo attachment capabilities. Multiple feedback categories now require mandatory image uploads. Users can report issues including audio quality, booking problems, vehicle location difficulties, car condition, cleanliness, damage, pricing, and wait times. The image requirement helps document incidents and boosts quality assurance across the service, supported by the overall 4.9 rating that reflects high user satisfaction with the platform.
A significant change involves location requirements for iOS users. The app now demands that users enable Precise Location instead of Coarse Location settings. Precise location data is necessary for accurate vehicle pickup coordination.
The app provides on-screen guidance directing users to activate these settings. If GPS signals prove insufficient, users receive location accuracy warnings before ride initiation. The app instructs passengers to move to open areas and activate Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for better positioning.
These GPS improvements guarantee reliable pickup point identification and prevent service issues caused by location failures. Real-time GPS accuracy validation happens before rides begin. In-app prompts guide users through location optimization procedures, representing a higher technical requirement than previous app versions.
Currently, Robotaxi operates in limited geographic regions within Austin, Texas. Service limits display visually on app maps so users can see where service is available. When users enter a destination, the app automatically verifies service availability in that area.
A notification signup system alerts users when service expands to new locations. During rides, passengers can adjust climate control through the app and vehicle touchscreen. Seat positioning customization, music streaming integration, and real-time trip progress monitoring elevate the experience.
Passengers also have pull-over and stop request functions for safety. To book rides, users need Tesla Account credentials. New account creation is available for those without existing profiles. The app displays estimated fares before confirmation and provides arrival time predictions for scheduling purposes.