Waymo launches paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas, its 15th US city

September 14, 2026 at 09:00 PM1 min

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Alphabet's Waymo began offering paid robotaxi rides in Las Vegas on Monday, marking its 15th US city. The service will start with dozens of vehicles and expand to hundreds over time, managed by Moove. The launch comes as competitors Zoox and Motional already operate in the Nevada hub.

Key Facts

Waymo now serves paying customers in Las Vegas, its 15th US city.
The company provides more than 500,000 paid trips per week in the US.
Waymo aims to reach 1 million paid weekly rides this year in 20 cities globally.
The Las Vegas fleet will initially have dozens of vehicles, growing to hundreds over time.
Moove, an Uber-backed company, will manage the Las Vegas fleet.

Las Vegas Launch

Service began Monday with riders invited on a rolling basis to ensure a seamless experience. Passengers will be picked up in Waymo's Ojai minivan. The robotaxis will not yet have access to freeways in Las Vegas at this stage. A Waymo spokesperson said adding airport and freeway access in future phases is typical for new cities.

Market Position

Waymo is the leading robotaxi operator in the US with more than 4,000 robotaxis. Competitors Amazon's Zoox and Hyundai-backed Motional already offer robotaxi rides in Las Vegas. Waymo has used this phased-in approach before to enter new markets, including Denver, San Diego and Tampa earlier this month. The company is laying groundwork to test service in more than a dozen markets, including London and Tokyo.

Venue Partnerships

Last month, Waymo announced an agreement with the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium to create a specific pickup and drop-off area. The company will work to establish a similar setup at select iconic locations in the future.