Vay firstlaunchedthe service last year, with just twoKia eNiros.
Its fleet has since grown to 30 EVs, which have completed 6000 rides so far.
You then get behind the empty drivers seat and set off toward your destination.
The teledriver regains control and drives on to the next client.
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This operator could technically be sitting on the other side of the world.
Most will be nearby at one of Vays teledriving centres.
As it expands, Vay is looking for more teledrivers to whisk empty cars around Sin City.
The boot camp prepares remote drivers for professional teledriving on public streets and trains them in defensive driving techniques.
The company is also making its first foray into remote-controlled trucking.
For customers, it could bea cheaper and more convenient alternative to traditional car-sharing.
Vay says the service costs half as much as an Uber.
Customers in Vegas pay $0.30 per minute when driving and $0.03 per minute for stopovers.
Theres no minimum length or distance and rentals are available for up to 12 hours.
Vay also has big plans for Europe starting with its home country.
The company is currently in discussions with German authorities about a domestic rollout.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
