Uber Technologies and autonomous vehicle leader Motional, majority-owned by Hyundai Motor Group, rolled out the first fully driverless IONIQ 5 robotaxi service on the Uber app in Las Vegas on March 13, 2026.
Service Rollout Details
Riders requesting UberX, Uber Electric, or Uber Comfort at zones like Resorts World, Wynn Encore, Westgate, Downtown, and Town Square near the airport may match with Motional’s all-electric fleet. No extra cost applies, with plans for geographic expansion leveraging the AI-first system’s navigation of complex Strip traffic.
Milestone in Autonomous Mobility
This commercial launch fulfills a multi-year partnership, building on prior pilots to prioritize safety, reliability, and zero-emission rides. Motional’s Level 4 tech handles high-demand pickups seamlessly, marking a step toward scaled deployments in major US cities.
Industry Context
Following Motional’s 2026 AI reboot and employee trials, the driverless service targets thousands of monthly rides, competing with Waymo amid regulatory progress and Hyundai’s $1B+ backing.
