Zoox has launched fully autonomous robotaxi service at Harry Reid International Airport, making it the first driverless ride-hailing company authorized to serve the Las Vegas airport.

The service provides passenger pickups and drop-offs at both airport terminals. At Terminal 1, passengers are dropped off at the Departures/Ticketing level and picked up on Level 0 below baggage claim. At Terminal 3, pickups and drop-offs take place on Level 0 outside baggage claim.

The launch follows several months of testing and mapping around the airport as Zoox worked with the Clark County Department of Aviation to meet requirements for serving LAS.

“We’re proud to welcome Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi to Harry Reid International Airport, marking a first for this technology in an airport environment,” said James C. Chrisley, Clark County director of aviation. “As we continue to modernize LAS, we have an opportunity to help shape how emerging technologies can be integrated within a complex airport environment.”

Chrisley said the introduction of autonomous service will give the airport an opportunity to better understand how the technology can operate alongside the numerous other transportation modes serving LAS.

Zoox’s purpose-built vehicles operate without traditional driving controls such as a steering wheel or pedals. Passengers request rides through the Zoox app, which directs them to designated pickup areas at the airport. The vehicles have space for passenger luggage, with bags stored on the floor of the passenger compartment.

The airport service expands Zoox’s commercial operation in Las Vegas, where the company began charging for rides Aug. 10 after receiving a commercial exemption from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for its purpose-built autonomous robotaxi.

Zoox is currently the only autonomous vehicle company authorized to serve Harry Reid International Airport, although additional operators could follow. The Nevada Transportation Authority recently approved autonomous vehicle network applications from Waymo, Tesla Robotaxi and Aviari Services to provide paid passenger transportation in Clark County. Each company must obtain separate authorization from the Clark County Department of Aviation before operating at the airport.