Nevada Clears Tesla, Uber and Waymo for Expanded Robotaxi Operations
Nevada permits could allow Tesla, Uber and Waymo to deploy as many as 8,000 robotaxis over the next 12 months.
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- Nevada permits could allow Tesla, Uber and Waymo to deploy as many as 8,000 robotaxis over the next 12 months.
Tesla, Uber and Waymo have received authorization to operate expanded robotaxi fleets in Nevada, according to a TechCrunch report published on August 21, 2026.
Taken together, the permits could allow the companies to deploy as many as 8,000 robotaxis in the state over the next 12 months. The approvals place three prominent autonomous-vehicle operators in the same market as commercial driverless services continue to expand.
The figure represents the capacity allowed by the permits, not a confirmed deployment total. Each company’s rollout will depend on its own operating plans and timetable.
