Uber, Motional launch robotaxi service in Las Vegas
US ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc and driverless tech-maker Motional said on Wednesday they launched their public robotaxi service in Las Vegas. Tough regulatory scrutiny and delayed commercial adoption of autonomous vehicle Technology have delayed deployment of robotaxi service s, leaving investors worried. The launch is part of a non-exclusive 10-year agreement between both the companies for driverless vehicles, with a rollout in Los Angeles expected to follow. In the multi-market deal, Motional's autonomous vehicles would also ferry both passengers and delivery items for Uber and its Uber Eats division. Riders are currently not being charged as part of the early days of launch, Uber said in an interview with Reuters, but added that they plan to start charging for their driverless commercial launch. The companies said they would have vehicle operators for now, although they are working to make a fully driverless experience available to the public by 2023...