Waymo robotaxis are now available in Las Vegas. The company opened its first public rides to residents and visitors on September 14, starting with a service area around the Strip. Waymo’s announcement says the fleet will mostly run Ojai minivans powered by its sixth-generation Waymo Driver.
The rollout follows months of testing on local roads. More than 100,000 people signed up to ride before launch. The company is adding access gradually across Clark County. Riders can hail a trip from Boulder Junction up the Strip to Sahara Avenue. Coverage also reaches parts of Spring Valley and Winchester.
A majority-Ojai fleet
Las Vegas joins Denver and San Diego as one of the first cities where most rides run on the Ojai. Waymo describes the vehicle as a spacious, all-electric minivan with large screens and rider customizations. The company says its sixth-generation driver hardware handles harsh weather, which matters in a desert market.
“Cruising down Las Vegas Boulevard in a Waymo will make anyone feel like a high roller,” said Jackie Hyun, Head of Marketing at Waymo.
The launch also carries a safety claim. Waymo reports that its driver causes 94% fewer serious-injury or worse crashes than a human driver would over the same distance driven. That figure comes from the company’s own testing and is not an independent audit, so treat it as context rather than proof.
What it means for riders
The opening makes Las Vegas Waymo’s first public robotaxi market in Nevada. It also follows the company’s recent launches in Denver, San Diego and Tampa earlier this month. Tech My Money covered the Ojai opening to all riders in those three cities. Our earlier report tracked California clearance for fared driverless rides.
The timing is competitive. Zoox already launched in Las Vegas last year, and Tesla and Uber also won Nevada permits this month. As a result, visitors to the Strip should expect more driverless cars on local roads. Waymo plans to widen its service area toward all of Clark County over the coming months.
