# Nevada approves robotaxi expansion for Tesla, Uber, and Waymo

Nevada regulators granted permits allowing Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to operate thousands of robotaxis across the state. The approvals mark a major step toward large-scale commercial deployment of autonomous ride-hailing services in a U.S. state.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/tesla-uber-and-waymo-all-get-the-ok-to-operate-thousands-of-robotaxis-in-nevada/) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:23:36 +0000