Waymo expands paid robotaxi service to Las Vegas, its 15th US city

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo launches its paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas on September 14, 2026, marking its 15th US market. Operating sixth-generation Ojai minivans across a 24-square-mile zone, Waymo enters a highly competitive arena against Amazon’s Zoox, which launched five weeks prior. Backed by Nevada Transportation Authority approvals for up to 1,000 vehicles, Waymo aims to scale operations toward its national goal of 1 million weekly paid rides.

Waymo Las Vegas robotaxi launch

• ▪Waymo's Las Vegas launch began with a waitlist of over 100,000 people who will be invited to hail rides on a rolling basis.
• ▪Waymo partnered with fleet management company Moove to coordinate vehicle maintenance, charging, and deployment in Las Vegas.
• ▪Waymo is deploying its sixth-generation, all-electric Ojai minivans for the Las Vegas commercial service.
• ▪Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo officially launched its paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 14, 2026.
• ▪Waymo began preparing for the Las Vegas launch in July 2026 by running empty vehicles to map routes and calibrate systems.

Nevada regulatory fleet approvals

• ▪The Nevada Transportation Authority authorized Tesla to deploy up to 5,000 robotaxis and Uber to deploy up to 1,000 robotaxis in Clark County.
• ▪Nevada passed its first autonomous vehicle legislation in 2011, establishing a history of permissive regulations for self-driving cars.
• ▪Tesla's Cybercab chief engineer Eric Early stated in August 2026 that Tesla would be satisfied deploying up to 2,500 robotaxis in Nevada over the next year.
• ▪The Nevada Transportation Authority approved Waymo to deploy up to 1,000 autonomous vehicles in Clark County over the next year.

Robotaxi competition in Las Vegas

• ▪Amazon's Zoox launched its own paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas on August 10, 2026, five weeks before Waymo's launch.
• ▪Uber plans to operate its approved Las Vegas robotaxi service through partnerships with Hyundai subsidiary Motional and Amazon's Zoox.

Waymo national expansion strategy

• ▪Las Vegas is Waymo's 15th US market, joining active operations in cities including Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Austin.
• ▪Waymo's Las Vegas expansion supports the company's broader goal of reaching 1 million paid rides per week across its United States footprint.
• ▪In September 2026, Waymo expanded its robotaxi service to invited members of the public in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa.

Initial service coverage area

• ▪Waymo's initial Las Vegas service covers roughly 24 square miles, including the Strip south of Highway 589 and Boulder Junction.
• ▪Waymo plans to eventually expand its Las Vegas service map to include freeway driving and airport access.
• ▪Waymo established dedicated pickup zones in Las Vegas through agreements with local venues.