Waymo opens robotaxi service in Las Vegas

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September 14, 2026, 4:04 PM

• •Waymo is launching an invite-only public robotaxi service in Las Vegas using dozens of Ojai minivan vehicles.
• •The initial operating area includes the Strip south of Highway 589 and extends into Boulder Junction.
• •Nevada regulators authorized Waymo to operate up to 1,000 autonomous vehicles in Clark County over the next year.
• •Las Vegas is Waymo’s 15th market and follows recent invited-service launches in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa.
• •The article says Zoox is already operating a commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas, while Tesla and Uber also have regulatory approval plans tied to the market.

Waymo has started opening its robotaxi service to the public in Las Vegas after receiving final approval from Nevada transportation regulators. The company is launching with dozens of Ojai minivan robotaxis in a limited service area that includes part of the Strip and Boulder Junction, with riders initially needing an invite code. Las Vegas is Waymo’s 15th market and adds to a recent expansion push that also brought invited public rides to Denver, San Diego, and Tampa. The article notes that Tesla, Uber, Motional, and Zoox are also pursuing or already operating robotaxi services in the city, raising the prospect of a crowded market.

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