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The Boring Company officially starts LVCC Loop operations with Las Vegas Convention Center trade show

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The Boring Company (TBC) officially started transporting passengers through its Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop. . The trade show is the first major convention for the Las Vegas Convention Center since the pandemic began. . The Boring Company’s initial fare prices for the greater Vegas Loop are released.

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Lyft and Motional to offer driverless rides in Las Vegas in Hyundai IONIQ 5

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Ride-sharing company Lyft and driverless technology company Motional announced today the launch of the new all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5-based robotaxi, which will offer fully driverless rides on Lyft’s Las Vegas network. Riders in Las Vegas can now experience Motional’s IONIQ 5 AV that will make that service a reality.

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The Boring Company acquires more land for Vegas Loop expansion: report

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Reports have indicated that Elon Musk’s tunneling startup, The Boring Company, has purchased a new piece of land in Las Vegas. The site is expected to play a role in the expansion of the Vegas Loop, a series of tunnels that would allow commuters to travel to and from key locations around Sin City. million to build.

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The Boring Company Vegas Loop expansion set in stone after another approval

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With the approval in hand, Elon Musk’s tunneling company can expand the reach of the Vegas Loop up to the Las Vegas city limits. TBC’s expansion plan for the extensive transportation system would double the Vegas Loop’s reach with 65 miles of tunnels crossing 69 stations throughout Sin City.

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The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop project reaches Encore and Westgate

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The Boring Company’s (TBC) Prufrock-2 set a new milestone after reaching Encore and Westgate near the Las Vegas Strip in 10 weeks. Prufrock-2’s arrival in Westgate marks another milestone for TBC’s Vegas Loop. TBC aims to open the Westgate station of the Vegas Loop by the summer.

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The Boring Company Vegas Loop plans revealed for the Westgate portion

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Redditor p12a12 shared the plans TBC submitted for the Westgate portion of the Vegas Loop, which will connect to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop’s Riviera Station. The LVCC Loop connects the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Central and South Halls with its new West Hall expansion.

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LV officials hope Boring Company’s Vegas Loop is operational by Super Bowl LVIII

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Las Vegas officials are hoping that The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop will already be operational by Super Bowl LVIII. Steve Hill, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, previously mentioned his goal of having the Vegas Loop operational by Super Bowl LVIII.