Waymo just launched its driverless taxi service in Las Vegas, marking its 15th market and a major leap in the race for autonomous ridehailing. With approval from Nevada regulators, Waymo’s new Ojai minivans are now cruising the Strip and beyond—though riders must request an invite first (which usually opens up fast). This move intensifies competition with Tesla, Zoox, and Motional all eyeing Vegas next. Waymo’s expanding rapidly, already operating in Austin, LA, and the Bay Area, and recently added Denver, San Diego, and Tampa to its roster. Nevada’s regulatory green light allows Waymo to deploy up to 1,000 vehicles this year, alongside Tesla’s 5,000 and Uber’s 1,000 via partnerships—potentially totaling 8,000 robotaxis in Clark County within 12 months. While full deployment may be unlikely, even partial rollout could dramatically reshape urban mobility in Vegas and beyond.
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