Hertz to provide operational services for Aptiv AVs, Las Vegas

Car rental company Hertz has partnered with Aptiv to help operate and manage the technology firm’s autonomous vehicles (AVs) in Las Vegas. The initiative is set to launch this autumn and is intended to serve as a guide for the implementation of similar projects in future markets. Aptiv made 30 AVs available to Las Vegas riders using Lyft’s app in May.
August 2, 2018 Read time: 1 min

Car rental company 6266 Hertz has partnered with Aptiv to help operate and manage the technology firm’s autonomous vehicles (AVs) in Las Vegas.

The initiative is set to launch this autumn and is intended to serve as a guide for the implementation of similar projects in future markets.

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