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Aug 22, 2026
Tesla Robotaxi Expansion: Nevada Approves up to 5,000 Vehicles, But Reality Lags Musk's Vows
Nevada has greenlit Tesla to deploy up to 5,000 robotaxis, a major jump from just 10 on the Las Vegas Strip, though the company says it won't immediately use the full allowance. Commercial rides could start within 30 days pending approvals, but this progress still falls far short of Elon Musk's 2025 prediction of covering half the U.S. population by year-end.
Priya Sharma