Waymo starts offering rides at the Las Vegas airport
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Airport pickups at dedicated AV zones in Las Vegas move robotaxis from novelty to part of the travel stack. If you run hospitality, mobility, or airport operations, start mapping where AV-only lanes and curb space will change your customer handoffs.
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