‘A neoliberal nightmare’: my ride on the Vegas Loop – Elon Musk’s answer to traffic jams
Summary
Elon Musk's Boring Company has built the Vegas Loop, a tunnel system using Tesla cars to carry passengers underground in Las Vegas. The system is slower and smaller than originally promised, and currently only operates in Las Vegas, connecting the convention center with nearby hotels.Key Facts
- The Vegas Loop is a tunnel transport system under Las Vegas using Tesla vehicles driven by drivers, not self-driving cars.
- The speed limit in the tunnels is 30 mph, much slower than the originally promised 124 mph electric skate concept.
- The tunnel ride is short and done in minutes, with stations mainly at the Las Vegas Convention Center and nearby casinos.
- Passengers cannot drive their own cars in the tunnels; they must book a Tesla provided by the Loop system.
- Tickets cost $4.25 for a single trip or $12.50 for a day pass.
- The system is not continuous in a full loop; some tunnels are two-way and cause wait times if another car is coming from the opposite direction.
- Initial plans to expand to other U.S. cities have not materialized, leaving Las Vegas as the only operational site so far.
- Elon Musk’s Boring Company has faced criticism for overpromising and delivering less than expected on this and other projects.
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