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Uber and Motional launch robotaxi service in Las Vegas

Uber and Motional launch robotaxi service in Las Vegas

US ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc and driverless technology maker Motional said on Wednesday they launched their public ride-hailing service in Las Vegas.

Harsh regulatory scrutiny and delayed commercial adoption of autonomous vehicle technology have delayed the deployment of robotaxi services, leaving investors worried, Telegraph reports.

The launch is part of a 10-year non-exclusive agreement between the two companies for driverless vehicles, with a launch expected to follow in Los Angeles.


In the multi-market deal, Motional's autonomous vehicles would also transport passengers and deliver items for Uber and its Uber Eats division.

The companies said they will have vehicle operators for now, though they are working to make a fully driverless experience available to the public by 2023. /Telegraph/