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Uber Launches Robotaxi Service on Las Vegas Strip
Motional's autonomous Hyundai Ioniq 5 fleet now available through Uber app in major casino resorts and downtown locations.
Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:45am
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Uber riders in Las Vegas can now request autonomous Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis developed by Motional through the Uber app, joining the existing Zoox self-driving service. The Motional Ubers are initially operating on the Las Vegas Strip and in nearby areas, with plans to expand the service area soon. Riders can be automatically matched with a robotaxi at no extra charge, though they can opt out and request a traditional human driver instead.
Why it matters
Las Vegas has become a major testing ground for autonomous vehicle technology, with Uber partnering with several companies to deploy robotaxi services in the city. The Motional Uber partnership represents the latest expansion of self-driving transportation options for Sin City residents and visitors, as companies race to bring driverless vehicles to market.
The details
The Motional robotaxis will pick up and drop off passengers at designated rideshare zones at major casino resorts like Resorts World Las Vegas and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, as well as in downtown Las Vegas and at the Town Square shopping district near the airport. For now, safety operators will ride in the front seat, but Uber and Motional say a fully driverless service is expected by the end of the year.
- The Motional Uber robotaxi service launched this week in Las Vegas.
- Uber and Motional say a fully driverless service is expected to begin by the end of 2026.
The players
Motional
An autonomous driving company that has partnered with Uber to provide the Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis for the Las Vegas service.
Uber
The ride-hailing company that is offering the Motional robotaxi service to its users in Las Vegas, as part of a broader push to scale autonomous transportation options in major cities.
Hyundai
The automaker whose Ioniq 5 electric vehicle serves as the platform for the Motional robotaxis being used in the Uber service.
What’s next
Uber and Motional say a fully driverless Motional robotaxi service in Las Vegas is expected to begin by the end of 2026, removing the need for safety operators in the front seat.
The takeaway
The arrival of Motional's autonomous Hyundai Ioniq 5 fleet on the Uber platform in Las Vegas represents the latest step in the city's emergence as a major hub for self-driving vehicle testing and deployment, as ride-hailing companies race to bring driverless transportation options to the masses.
