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.