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Tesla, Waymo, Aviari approved to operate 7,000 robotaxis in Clark County
The approval lets the companies charge for rides under safety, insurance and reporting rules, with Tesla capped at 5,000 vehicles and the others at 1,000 each.
- On Thursday, the Nevada Transportation Authority approved Tesla, Waymo, and Aviari to operate paid autonomous ride services in Las Vegas, authorizing a combined fleet of up to 7,000 driverless vehicles across Clark County.
- Tesla's presence expands from a 10-vehicle cap on the Las Vegas Strip to 5,000 units, while Waymo and Aviari are each authorized for up to 1,000 vehicles during their first year of operations.
- Resident Robert McGaha and taxi operators petitioned against the expansion, citing a "lack of transparency" regarding Tesla's robotaxi program; the NTA mandated crash reporting and 24-hour emergency contacts for first responders.
- Commercial rides are expected to start within 30 days pending inspections and insurance filings; operations must commence within 120 days of permit issuance, with airport service requiring separate Clark County Department of Aviation clearance.
- Nevada Department of Business and Industry Director Kristopher Sanchez stated the state has established a "clear process for innovation" while maintaining oversight, emphasizing that safety remains the NTA's "foremost responsibility" as companies scale operations.
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Nevada opens roads for Tesla, Waymo and Uber's Aviari driverless rides in Las Vegas
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