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Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Nevada Transportation Authority approved permits for Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to operate up to 8,000 robotaxis commercially in Clark County over the next 12 months, with Tesla allowed 5,000, and Uber and Waymo each permitted 1,000 robotaxis.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 6 sources have reported it between 13 Aug 2026 and 21 Aug 2026.
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Nevada has cleared the way for robotaxis at scale, opening Clark County to commercial autonomous fleets. If you build for or compete in US ride-hailing or autonomous vehicle tech, this creates a strong local demand surge.
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6 sources · first reported 13 Aug 2026 · latest 21 Aug 2026
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