Autonomous vehicles expand across Las Vegas as safety questions remain LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Autonomous vehicles are becoming a more familiar sight on Las Vegas roads, as companies including Zoox, Tesla, Waymo and Aviari move to expand driverless transportation in the valley. The growth comes as Waymo has announced a multiyear partnership with the Las Vegas Raiders, making it the team’s official ride-hailing partner. The agreement calls for a dedicated Waymo pickup and drop-off area at Allegiant Stadium for games, concerts and other major events. Waymo has not yet announced a public launch date for rides in Las Vegas. [Raiders announcement](https://www.raiders.com/news/the-las-vegas-raiders-and-waymo-announce-first-ever-autonomous-ride-hailing-partnership-at-allegiant-stadium) But as more vehicles operate without a human behind the wheel, some drivers remain uneasy about safety and accountability. Brendan Morris with UNLV’s Transportation Research Center studies machine learning and artificial intelligence in vehicles. He said he understands the hesitation but believes the technology has the potential to make roadways safer over time. Morris said autonomous systems are designed to remove some of the human errors that contribute to crashes, including distraction, impairment and reckless driving. Liability remains another concern for potential riders and motorists. Morris, who is not a legal expert, said responsibility in a crash involving a fully autonomous vehicle would typically fall on the company operating the service. Zoox has already launched robotaxi rides in Las Vegas, and its steering-wheel-free vehicles are now authorized to charge passengers under a temporary federal exemption. As the technology spreads, Morris said the key will be building public trust while companies and regulators continue to prove the vehicles can operate safely in real-world traffic.