The Driverless Future Has Landed at Harry Reid International Airport

Your next ride from Harry Reid International Airport might just be a robot. As of today, the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company Zoox is officially launching its passenger service at the airport. This marks the first fully driverless ride operation permitted to pick up and drop off travelers at LAS.

If you have already spotted these futuristic, toaster-shaped vehicles gliding around the valley, you know they are entirely unique. Thanks to a federal exemption, Zoox vehicles have no steering wheel and no pedals. You just get in, sit face-to-face with your travel companions, and let the technology navigate the Vegas traffic.

While the airport route just went live, Zoox actually began charging for its rides elsewhere in Las Vegas on August 10. The airport expansion simply connects their existing paid network to the busiest arrival point in Southern Nevada.

Whether you are arriving for a weekend on the Strip or flying out for a business trip, here is everything you need to know to ride with the robots.

LAS Discounts Insider Tips for Riding Zoox

• Know Your Terminals: The pickup and drop-off logistics depend on where you land. For Terminal 1, pickups are on Level 0 below baggage claim, and drop-offs are up on the Departures level. For Terminal 3, both pickups and drop-offs are conveniently located right outside baggage claim on Level 0.

• Expect "Comfort" Pricing: Zoox is not aiming to be the cheapest budget ride in town. Fares are calculated using a base price plus time and distance, and the rates are designed to be competitive with the "comfort" tier of standard ride-hailing services. Expect an additional destination fee for airport trips, just like traditional rideshares.

• Check the Wait Time Before Booking: Because the fleet is still growing, wait times can fluctuate. Open the Zoox app as soon as you land to check the estimated pickup time, and enter your airline so the app can direct you to the correct zone.

• Look for the Signs: Airport officials have set up dedicated "Zoox Pickup Zone" signage at the rideshare areas to help you find your vehicle.

Ready to let a robot drive you down Tropicana Avenue? Download the Zoox app to book your first ride. Keep checking back with LAS Discounts for more local travel hacks and updates.