Passengers can meet vehicles at designated autonomous-vehicle zones on the Ground Zero Level of Terminals 1 and 3. Trips must start or end within Waymo’s 24-square-mile Las Vegas service area; the company says it intends to expand that zone over time.

The airport’s aviation director, James Chrisley, said the partnership adds another transportation option for travelers. Harry Reid serves millions of passengers each year, he said, and the airport is looking for ways to offer more choices for getting to and from the terminals.

Waymo’s airport service follows its agreements to serve as the official ride-hailing partner of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium. The company says its autonomous vehicles have driven more than 270 million miles and that its data shows over 95% fewer serious-injury crashes than human drivers in comparable environments. Those safety figures are Waymo’s own claims.

The airport launch brings driverless rides to a major travel hub, though the limited service area means not every Las Vegas destination is currently reachable by Waymo from the airport.