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Waymo, Zoox & Motional in Las Vegas (2026): where robotaxis drive and how to ride

Public robotaxi services in Las Vegas

Every operator taking public riders in Las Vegas.

Waymo

Public riders

Public, paid, rolling invitations since September 14, 2026

App
Waymo app
Who can ride
By invitation from an interest list. Riders must be 18 or older. Waymo is gradually adding riders from its interest list, so not everyone who downloads the app can ride yet.
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Fares
Paid: a base rate of $9.49, plus $1.23 a mile and $0.45 a minute, on top of Waymo's usual pricing factors such as demand (Waymo Help Center, accessed September 27, 2026).
Driverless?
Driverless: no one in the driver’s seat
Service area
About 23–24 sq mi at launch (September 14, 2026), per Waymo
Covers
Boulder Junction, the Las Vegas Strip, Sahara Avenue, Allegiant Stadium and The Venetian
Airport
Harry Reid International (LAS): employees only, not open to the public. Waymo says it is authorized to operate at the airport, starting with employee trips; public airport rides were not part of the September 14 launch.
Launched here
September 14, 2026, by rolling invitation
Announced
September 14, 2026: More riders across Clark County, as Waymo works toward opening the service to everyone.

Zoox

Public riders

Public on Strip; paid from Aug 10, 2026; Harry Reid airport since Sept 3, 2026

App
Zoox app
Who can ride
Open to the public. Up to four riders.
Hours
8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Fares
Paid: a base fare plus distance and time, calculated on the best route and shown before you book; the quoted price holds if the route changes. Destination fees apply at Harry Reid International Airport, Sphere and T-Mobile Arena, and Zoox has not published its base fare (Zoox, announced August 5, 2026).
Driverless?
Driverless: no one in the driver’s seat
Service area
Las Vegas Convention Center, most major Strip hotels, Sphere, T-Mobile Arena, Resorts World, AREA15 and Topgolf
Area note
Pickups and drop-offs use each destination's ride-hail zone.
Airport
Harry Reid International (LAS): yes (since September 3, 2026). Drop-off at Terminal 1 (Departures/Ticketing level) and Terminal 3 (Level 0); pickup at Terminal 1 Level 0 and Terminal 3 Level 0, Door 55. A destination fee applies.
Launched here
September 10, 2025, free public rides; paid since August 10, 2026
Vehicle guide
Zoox robotaxi
Announced
March 11, 2026: Zoox rides to become bookable on the Uber app in Las Vegas later in 2026.

Motional

Public riders

Supervised pilot on Uber

App
Uber app
Who can ride
Open to the public. Opt in, then request UberX, Uber Comfort or Uber Comfort Electric from a qualifying location to be eligible for a match. Up to four riders, three in back and one in front.
Driverless?
Supervised: a safety monitor rides along

Here, but not carrying riders yet

Other cities and towns covered in the Las Vegas area

  • Winchester Waymo
  • Part of Spring Valley Waymo

Frequently asked questions

Can you ride a robotaxi in Las Vegas?

Yes. Three operators take public riders in Las Vegas: Waymo (by invitation from an interest list; book in the Waymo app), Zoox (open to the public; book in the Zoox app) and Motional (open to the public; book in the Uber app). Not carrying riders there yet: Tesla Robotaxi (permitted for up to 5,000 vehicles in Clark County on August 20, 2026 — not yet carrying riders).

Which app do you use to ride a robotaxi in Las Vegas?

Waymo: the Waymo app. Zoox: the Zoox app. Motional: the Uber app.

Are the robotaxis in Las Vegas driverless?

Waymo: driverless, with no one in the driver’s seat. Zoox: driverless, with no one in the driver’s seat. Motional: supervised, with a safety monitor aboard.

When do robotaxis run in Las Vegas?

Waymo: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Zoox: 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.

How much does a robotaxi ride cost in Las Vegas?

Waymo: Paid: a base rate of $9.49, plus $1.23 a mile and $0.45 a minute, on top of Waymo's usual pricing factors such as demand (Waymo Help Center, accessed September 27, 2026). Zoox: Paid: a base fare plus distance and time, calculated on the best route and shown before you book; the quoted price holds if the route changes. Destination fees apply at Harry Reid International Airport, Sphere and T-Mobile Arena, and Zoox has not published its base fare (Zoox, announced August 5, 2026).

Can you take a robotaxi to the airport in Las Vegas?

Waymo at Harry Reid International (LAS): employees only, not open to the public. Waymo says it is authorized to operate at the airport, starting with employee trips; public airport rides were not part of the September 14 launch. Zoox at Harry Reid International (LAS): yes (since September 3, 2026). Drop-off at Terminal 1 (Departures/Ticketing level) and Terminal 3 (Level 0); pickup at Terminal 1 Level 0 and Terminal 3 Level 0, Door 55. A destination fee applies.

Where do robotaxis operate in Las Vegas?

Waymo: about 23–24 sq mi at launch (September 14, 2026), per Waymo; covering Boulder Junction, the Las Vegas Strip, Sahara Avenue, Allegiant Stadium and The Venetian. Zoox: covering Las Vegas Convention Center, most major Strip hotels, Sphere, T-Mobile Arena, Resorts World, AREA15 and Topgolf. Other cities and towns with Waymo service: Winchester and part of Spring Valley.

What's next for robotaxis in Las Vegas?

Waymo (announced September 14, 2026): More riders across Clark County, as Waymo works toward opening the service to everyone. Zoox (announced March 11, 2026): Zoox rides to become bookable on the Uber app in Las Vegas later in 2026. These are announcements, not launch dates.

Sources and method

  1. Waymo Help Center: Service areas accessed September 26, 2026
  2. Waymo Help Center: Fully autonomous rides FAQ accessed September 26, 2026
  3. Waymo Help Center: Trip pricing accessed September 27, 2026
  4. Waymo blog September 14, 2026
  5. Waymo blog (short) August 13, 2026
  6. TechCrunch September 17, 2026
  7. FOX5 Las Vegas August 26, 2026
  8. Zoox Journal September 10, 2025
  9. Zoox Journal March 23, 2026
  10. Zoox: Las Vegas accessed September 26, 2026
  11. Zoox: Las Vegas airport accessed September 26, 2026
  12. Zoox Journal March 11, 2026
  13. CNBC August 5, 2026
  14. TechCrunch August 5, 2026
  15. Las Vegas Review-Journal August 5, 2026
  16. TechCrunch September 3, 2026
  17. News 3 Las Vegas (KSNV) September 2, 2026
  18. Uber: Autonomous rides in Las Vegas accessed September 26, 2026
  19. TechCrunch March 13, 2026

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