Nevada approves robotaxi permits for Tesla, Waymo and Uber in Clark County
Nevada's Transportation Authority unanimously approved commercial robotaxi permits covering Clark County, which includes Las Vegas, for Tesla, Waymo and Uber. Tesla's permit allows up to 5,000 robotaxis, a large step up from the 10-vehicle interim permit it held before. The approval opens a new large market for Tesla's driverless service and was rewarded by the stock the next session.
- Tesla permitted up to 5,000 robotaxis in Clark County
- Previous Tesla interim permit covered 10 vehicles
- Waymo and Uber also cleared for commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas
- Approval was unanimous at the Nevada Transportation Authority
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TSLA+4.99%Aug 20 · Rose 5.0% a day after Nevada's Transportation Authority approved a robotaxi permit for Tesla in Clark County, with a cap of up to 5,000 vehicles.Source
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