Tesla Robovan's likely first real-world use teased by Boring Company President

"During a feature with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Boring Company President Steve Davis said the Tesla Robovan will be introduced once the Vegas Loop expands across the Strip and downtown and the fleet grows to about 1,200 Teslas. At that scale, Robovans would primarily be deployed during predictable surges, such as game days and large shows, when many riders are traveling to the same destination at the same time."

"The second you have four (passengers) and you have to start stopping, the best thing you can do is put your smallest vehicle in, which is a car. But if you know people are going to the stadium because of a game, you'll know an hour before, two hours before, that a lot of people are going to a game or a Sphere show, if you are smart about it, that's when you put a high occupancy vehicle in, that's when you put the Robovan in,"

"Phase 1 of rides to Harry Reid International Airport began last month, allowing passengers to travel from existing Loop stations such as Resorts World, Encore, Westgate, and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Phase 2 will add a 2.2-mile dual-direction tunnel from Westgate to Paradise Road, cutting surface travel and increasing efficiency. That section is expected to open within months and will allow speeds of up to 60 mph on parts of the route, while expanding the fleet to around 160 vehicles."

Tesla's Robovan will be deployed to move large crowds through Las Vegas during major events once the Vegas Loop and fleet scale up. Deployment targets predictable surges like game days and large shows when many riders head to the same destination simultaneously. Robovans and other high-occupancy vehicles will be staged ahead of known demand to reduce stops and increase throughput. The Vegas Loop is expanding airport service with Phase 1 operational and Phase 2 adding a 2.2-mile dual-direction tunnel, enabling speeds up to 60 mph and growing the fleet to about 160 vehicles, with further extensions planned toward terminals and University Center Drive.

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