Nevada allows Uber, Tesla and Waymo to start paid robotaxi service
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Nevada has approved permits for Tesla, Uber and Waymo to launch paid robotaxi services in the Las Vegas area. Tesla may deploy up to 5,000 robotaxis over the next year, while Uber and Waymo each receive authorization for up to 1,000 vehicles. All three companies can now operate their autonomous fleets commercially in Nevada.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechCrunch·Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada
The Nevada Transportation Authority granted permits for up to 8,000 robotaxis in Clark County—5,000 for Tesla, 1,000 each for Waymo and Uber (via Motional and Zoox). Tesla’s chief engineer said the company plans to deploy about 2,500 vehicles. Uber intends a hybrid network combining human drivers with autonomous cars. Local taxi groups opposed the plan, citing market oversaturation and potential congestion in the Golden Triangle.
- TechMeme·Nevada approves permits letting Tesla deploy up to 5,000 robotaxis in the Las Vegas area over the next year, while Waymo and Uber are each allowed up to 1,000 (Kirsten Korosec/TechCrunch)
Nevada Transportation Authority unanimously approved three permits that let Tesla operate up to 5,000 robotaxis in the Las Vegas area within the next year, while Waymo and Uber each receive permission for up to 1,000 autonomous vehicles. The decision expands autonomous-vehicle testing and commercial deployment across Nevada.
- Engadget·Nevada allows Uber, Tesla and Waymo to start paid robotaxi service
Nevada’s Transportation Authority granted Tesla, Waymo and Uber Autonomous Vehicle Network Company permits to operate paid robotaxi services in Clark County, allowing up to 5,000 Tesla units, 1,000 Waymo units and 1,000 Uber units over the next year. Tesla aims to run 2,500 vehicles by 2027 and is preparing a five-minute emergency-response video for first responders. Uber will deploy its fleet alongside Amazon-owned Zoox and Hyundai-owned Motional.