Nevada Increases Tesla’s Las Vegas Robotaxi Cap to 5,000 Vehicles
On August 20, Nevada’s Transportation Authority approved a significant increase in the number of autonomous vehicles that can operate as robotaxis in Clark County. Tesla was granted permission for up to 5,000 driverless cars—up from an initial cap of just 10—in Las Vegas over the next year. Waymo and Uber also received permits allowing them to deploy up to 1,000 each. The new commercial permit allows paid rides in a broader area than before but still requires regulatory approval for any changes or expansions. Tesla had applied for this increase back in June after initially receiving an interim license with strict limitations on vehicle numbers and operating zones. Despite the expanded permissions, Tesla’s leadership has indicated that deploying 5,000 vehicles is unlikely within the next year. Challenges remain before widespread deployment can begin, including regulatory hurdles such as inspections, insurance requirements, and airport-specific approvals from Clark County's Aviation Department.
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