Getting around town is getting a lot easier and more environmentally friendly as Halo has rolled out its remote-piloted electric car sharing service. The transportation start-up chose Las Vegas as its first market with its offices housed in the 18B Las Vegas Arts District.
Residents and frequent visitors to downtown Las Vegas have grown accustomed to seeing Halo’s white Kia electric cars adeptly maneuvering around downtown and the Arts District without a driver inside the car. Now, after extensive testing, the company, which is the first in the world to secure a permit to start a fully remotely driven car-share service on public roads, is rolling out its rental fleet of remote-operated EV cars across the Las Vegas valley.
Why did Halo’s founder and CEO Anand Nandakumar choose Las Vegas as its city for innovation? The reasons are numerous.
After two years of research and development in San Francisco, “We needed a city that was forward-thinking on technology and climate action with officials who appreciated our mission and wanted to make it happen. Las Vegas was, and still is, our perfect match for innovation,” said Nandakumar in “Finding the Perfect Match: How Las Vegas Became Halo's Oasis for Innovation.”
In addition, Nandakumar noted such attributes as the city’s proven reputation for sustainability, strongly focusing on electrifying mobility and Nevada’s business-friendly environment and low cost of living.
“Las Vegas is more than just a city to us – it's a community that has embraced our vision and worked with us to create a sustainable future where we continue to grow and expand. We look forward to driving the city toward a more sustainable future,” said Nandakumar.
Customers can request a car from Halo and the car will be delivered. You can then drive it wherever you want. To return the car, simply park it anywhere in Las Vegas and Halo will retrieve it. If you’re in the Arts District the car will be delivered by a remote pilot operating from the Halo Las Vegas headquarters. Across the rest of Las Vegas, when you order a car, it will be delivered manually by a driver inside the car.
Transportation in Las Vegas is getting more convenient and high-tech thanks to innovative companies like Halo!
Photo: Courtesy of Halo