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will start appearing as an option for riders in Las Vegas . Passengers requesting for an UberX, Uber Electric , Uber Comfort or Uber Comfort Electric ride may be matched with a Motional robotaxi. They will not be forced to take it, though, and will be notified and given the option to decline and choose a regular ride instead.
But if they want to try it, they can boost their chances of getting matched with a robotaxi ride by opting in via the Ride Preferences section under Settings. Riders who get on autonomous rides will be able to unlock the vehicle through the Uber app. Inside, they’ll hear audio cues reminding them to close the door and fasten their seatbelt. They’ll also be able to access human support through the Uber app in case they need help. The companies startedThe first autonomous rides under the partnership will still have safety drivers behind the wheel to monitor the roads. They will also be only available, for now, at designated locations along Las Vegas Boulevard, “including rideshare zones at the Resorts World Las Vegas and Encore at the Wynn Las Vegas — plus Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino and curbside in Downtown Las Vegas and throughout the Town Square shopping district near the airport.” By the end of the year, the companies expect to start offering fully autonomous rides with no human operators. They have plans to expand the rides’ availability throughout the city, as well.
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