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Tesla asked Las Vegas for 5,000 robotaxi permits. Sin City gave it 10, capped the speed at 45mph, and banned airport trips
Nevada capped Tesla's fleet at a fraction of its request and kept it away from Harry Reid airport.
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Tesla Robotaxi applied to the Nevada Transportation Authority in June for 5,000 autonomous vehicle permits to operate in Las Vegas. The NTA approved only ten vehicles, limiting them to a corridor on the Strip and capping speeds at 45 mph. The permit also bars pickups within a quarter‑mile of the airport unless the airport operator and all required governmental approvals are obtained. The Strip generated about $8.8 billion in gaming revenue in 2025, supporting more than 250,000 jobs. The decision restricts Tesla’s planned autonomous fleet to a small, tightly controlled segment of the city.
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