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The Nevada Transportation Authority grants Tesla, Uber, and Waymo permits to operate robotaxi services in Clark County.

The Nevada Transportation Authority unanimously approved permits for Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to operate commercial robotaxi services in Clark County, including Las Vegas. The permits allow for the deployment of up to 8,000 autonomous vehicles over the next 12 months, with Tesla permitted to deploy up to 5,000, Waymo up to 1,000, and Uber up to 1,000. Tesla's stock rose 5.14% to $362.86 following the news, as investors reacted positively to the autonomous ride-hailing rollout. While the permits set high ceilings for vehicle numbers, Tesla's Cybercab chief engineer, Eric Early, noted that the company expects to deploy closer to 2,500 vehicles in the first year rather than the full 5,000. Local livery operators expressed concerns regarding potential roadway overcrowding and market oversaturation. Uber positioned itself as a hybrid option, advocating for a system where robotaxis and human drivers coexist to manage peak demand gradually.

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