Motional Plans to Launch Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas in 2026
Motional will commercialize driverless ride-hail operations in Las Vegas later this year, building on 130,000 customer rides across three cities.
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What Happened
Motional announced plans to commercialize driverless robotaxi operations in Las Vegas in 2026. The company used CES week to showcase its fleet and host partners at its Technical Center. It has been operating supervised ride-hail for employees and testing driverless mode in the city.
- Over 130,000 customer rides and deliveries across three cities
- Launched supervised ride-hail for employees in Las Vegas late last year
- Already operating in driverless mode in Las Vegas
130,000+rides
Across three cities, including ride-hail and delivery pilots
To ensure a smooth user experience, Motional is testing pick-up and drop-off at hotel casinos on the Strip, Downtown Las Vegas, and shopping districts like Town Square. The robotaxis feature an in-vehicle display showing the route and a visualization of what the autonomous system sees, to reassure passengers.
The service is not yet public, but driverless robotaxis are already being spotted on Las Vegas streets. Motional's team is focused on preparing for a full commercial launch later this year.
Why this matters
This move marks a significant step toward commercial autonomous ride-hailing, offering Las Vegas residents and visitors a new transportation option. Motional's experience from previous supervised operations supports its confidence in safe deployment.
Terms in This Story
- robotaxi
- A self-driving taxi that operates without a human driver.
- ride-hail
- A service that allows passengers to request a ride from a vehicle via a smartphone app.
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