Nevada opens roads for Tesla, Waymo and Uber's Aviari driverless rides in Las Vegas Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 | 12:54 p.m. The Nevada Transportation Authority has approved three autonomous vehicle companies to provide passenger transportation in driverless cars within Clark County, officials said today. Elon Musk's Tesla Robotaxi, Waymo and Aviari Services — a subsidiary of Uber — were given the green light to charge for rides around Las Vegas so long as they comply with conditions set by the authority. "Nevada has established a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle network companies that is intended to provide a clear process for innovation while maintaining regulatory oversight," Kristopher Sanchez, director of the Nevada Department of Business & Industry, said in a statement. "As autonomous vehicle technology continues to develop and these companies scale up their operations, I support the NTA's commitment to evaluate the existing regulatory framework and make adjustments when appropriate to ensure that the safety of the traveling public remains a central consideration." With the approval, vehicles from all three companies can traverse roads in Clark County, including at Harry Reid International Airport, though each will still need separate authorization from the Clark County Department of Aviation before entering airport grounds. Tesla is being allowed a fleet of up to 5,000 fully autonomous vehicles during its first year, while Waymo and Aviari were each capped at 1,000 vehicles. The approvals come with requirements: Companies must provide vehicle inspection documentation, maintain required insurance, submit rates to the NTA before offering service, share customer-facing app information for regulatory review and comply with rules on accessibility. Permits also require reporting crashes and other incidents, keeping maintenance and repair records, and operating only within the NTA's authorized scope. Operations must begin within 120 days of permits being issued, though none of the three