At Vay, showing up locally means supporting the causes that directly impact the people who live in the city where we operate. Participating in events like Scale the Strat reflects our belief that building the future of mobility goes hand in hand with fostering the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

What Is Scale the Strat?

The American Lung Association (ALA) is a nonprofit health organization dedicated to saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, advocacy, education, and support for people with respiratory conditions.

Scale the Strat is Las Vegas’s only stair-climbing event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for clean air and lung health. Participants climb the stairs of the Stratosphere Tower, one of the tallest (1,149-foot or 350-meter-tall) freestanding observation towers in the U.S., to support initiatives focused on reducing air pollution, improving respiratory health, and creating healthier environments for future generations.

At its core, the event is about community well-being. Clean air is a public health issue that affects how people live, work, and move through their cities every day.

That mission closely aligns with Vay’s vision for urban mobility. As a company operating a 100% electric fleet, we are working toward a future with fewer emissions and safer, greener cities. By offering a shared alternative to private car ownership, we aim to help reduce the number of vehicles parked along streets, lower congestion, and free up space for parks, pedestrians, and more livable urban environments.

Vay’s Role: Participating Locally

Vay’s involvement in Scale the Strat reflects our broader approach to community engagement: supporting initiatives that are locally led and aligned with long-term positive impact. That’s why partnering with the American Lung Association matters to us: clean air and lung health directly impact the communities where we live and operate. Our Student Ambassadors brought that commitment to life at the event, hosting a booth, cheering on participants, and proudly showing their support for the cause.

“Scale the Strat is a unique event that brings community, service, and charitable action together. It unites key partners from the Strip and the broader Las Vegas community, supporting those battling lung disease,” shares Luca Schaeffner, Growth Marketing Specialist at Vay. “For Vay, this is a natural fit. As a company committed to being there for locals and supporting the community that has so warmly embraced us, we are proud to take part in this event for the first time and hope to continue doing so for many years to come.”

Greener Cities, Cleaner Air

As Vay continues to grow, we remain committed to enabling urban areas where people can move more freely and live more fully.

We’re glad to support events like Scale the Strat and to stand alongside the Las Vegas community in working toward a sustainable future built to last.

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NEW YORK, NY and LAS VEGAS, NV — March 4, 2026 — Nexar, a leader in AI-powered mobility solutions and one of the largest distributed vision networks on U.S. roads, and Vay, a leading provider of automotive-grade remote driving technology, today announced an early adoption design partnership. The partnership is aimed at integrating Nexar’s BADAS (Beyond ADAS), a foundation model that redefines how the industry approaches vehicle safety and autonomy, directly into Vay’s remotely driven fleet. This integration will follow its initial implementation into their engineering fleet and will add a new, proactive layer of AI-powered safety to one of the most advanced mobility services in operation today.

“Remote driving puts humans and machines into a shared control loop, and safety has to work at that same level,” said Zach Greenberger, CEO of Nexar. “BADAS was built to understand how real people actually drive—not how simulations behave. Partnering with Vay lets us prove, in a demanding real-life environment, that predictive intelligence can meaningfully reduce risk and support safer mobility at scale.”

Vay operates the world’s first remotely driven car rental service, where vehicles are delivered and parked by professionally trained human Remote Drivers located at Vay’s Remote Driving Center—without a safety driver inside the car. 

From the outset, Vay has designed its technology to meet the highest safety and security standards, with the objective of making remote driving safer than conventional driving. Remote Drivers operate in a controlled, professional environment free from distractions, and their driving behavior is continuously monitored, and structured break schedules are implemented. Together, these measures address the primary reasons for fatal road accidents, including distraction from mobile devices and other sources, fatigue, driving under the influence, and excessive speed.

By embedding BADAS into Vay’s remote driving operations, Vay is taking a step forward in its safety approach: the two companies are demonstrating how predictive AI—trained on billions of miles of real-world driving—can help anticipate risk before an incident occurs, supporting safer decisions by human operators in complex, live traffic environments.

Turning Prediction Into Prevention

Traditional vehicle safety systems are largely reactive, responding only after a dangerous situation has already formed. Nexar’s BADAS model takes a fundamentally different approach—proactively identifying risk before incidents occur, using AI models trained on real-world driving behavior.

Powered by Nexar’s Real-World Data Engine, BADAS learns from ground-truth driving behaviors captured across one of the largest distributed vision networks on U.S. roads, which records more than 100M+ miles of road data every month. This scale allows the model to recognize shifts in real-world driver behavior and identify real-world edge cases that never appear in simulations.

For Vay, this means Remote Drivers gain augmented, AI-powered operational capabilities thanks to augmented safety features and vision-based data services—helping them anticipate risk earlier and operate more safely in live traffic environments.

“Safety is the foundation of everything we do at Vay,” said Thomas von der Ohe, CEO and Co-Founder of Vay. “As we scale our service, we need safety systems that are proactive, not just reactive. Integrating Nexar’s BADAS model into our system equips our Remote Drivers with advanced, augmented capabilities, enabling them to better anticipate risk.”

A First for Remote Driving

This collaboration will mark the first known deployment of a large-scale, real-world incident prediction model designed specifically to support Remote Drivers operating vehicles on public roads. By combining Nexar’s AI-powered road intelligence with Vay’s remote driving platform, the companies are addressing safety at the intersection of humans, machines, and live traffic. 

Vay has been operating its remotely driven car rental service in Las Vegas since January 2024, allowing customers to request an electric vehicle to be remotely delivered to their location. When it arrives, the Remote Driver disconnects from the vehicle, and the user takes over, driving it like a regular car. At the end of the trip, they exit the vehicle, and a Remote Driver resumes control, eliminating the time-consuming search for parking.

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That’s why safety at Vay is not a checklist item. It’s a system built into our culture and operations from day one and strengthened over time through training, real-world experience, and data-driven learning.

As Dr. Ole Hans, Manager of Operational Safety and Compliance at Vay, puts it:

“At Vay, safety is not a single feature or a final milestone: it’s a mindset that shapes the decisions we make. Safety means taking responsibility for our customers, our Remote Drivers, and everyone else on the road.”

This mindset is the foundation of how we train our Remote Drivers and how we earn trust in shaping a new mobility category.

Building Safety From Day One

Vay’s training program is intentionally structured and comprised of multiple stages.

Before a Remote Driver ever controls a vehicle independently, they complete an extensive training journey designed to build both theoretical knowledge and real-world competence. All Remote Drivers must be verified as a safe and responsible driver with a clean U.S. driver’s license and at least 2 years of professional driving experience.

The theory courses lay the foundation for safe, consistent, and confident remote driving. During this phase, trainees learn Vay’s core company verbiage, such as SD (Safety Driver), SO (Safety Operator), and RD (Remote Driver), to ensure clear, standardized communication across the operation. They are trained to interpret onscreen indicators and system feedback in real time, alongside general safety guidelines and the specific safety measures in place to ensure every drive stays within defined operational limits. This includes a deep dive into turning speeds, maximum driving speeds the system can safely support, and how those limits are enforced.

One of Vay’s Remote Driving Trainers, Kimberly Joice, shares: 

“From day one of training, we focus on building situational awareness and a profound understanding of our systems. Training continues until our safety standards become second nature so that every Remote Driver can make safe decisions confidently, even in unexpected situations.”

By embedding safety expectations into training from the very beginning, Vay ensures that Remote Drivers internalize these principles long before they operate independently.

Supervised Real-World Driving

While classroom instruction builds a foundation, real-world driving is where safety truly takes shape. This part of the training has two basic phases: controlled private grounds and public road driving. 

From here, training transitions into the remote driving environment, combining additional classroom instruction with supervised driving on private grounds and on public roads. Trainees complete the first mileage on public streets of remote driving alongside a trainer, followed by extended driving with a trained Safety Driver while deepening their knowledge in areas like customer handoff, Remote Valet operations, and night driving. Throughout the program, Remote Drivers participate in regular group sessions and one-on-one alignments with trainers to reinforce best practices, address improvement areas, and ensure they are fully prepared before driving independently.

Remote driving presents unique challenges: reading traffic flow through camera feeds, anticipating the actions of other road users, and making decisions based on visual and audible input. These skills can’t be mastered in theory alone; they must be practiced in real environments.

What Driving With a Safety Driver Means

During supervised driving phases during training, Remote Drivers operate vehicles with a professional Safety Driver present in the car. This setup provides an additional layer of safety while allowing Remote Drivers to experience live traffic situations firsthand.

The Safety Driver acts as a safeguard, ready to intervene if needed, while also observing and coaching the Remote Driver. This collaborative approach creates space for learning, feedback, and gradual skill development without compromising safety.

Mairaj Uddin, a certified Safety Driver at Vay, describes his role:

“During training, Safety Drivers are always inside the vehicle, ready to take over at any time if they understand their support is needed. Then, they provide detailed, by-the-minute feedback.” 

Preparing Drivers for the Real World

Supervised real-world remote driving exposes Remote Drivers to the unpredictability of everyday traffic: pedestrians stepping off curbs, cyclists weaving through lanes, and other drivers making sudden decisions. These moments are where judgment matters most.

Dr. Ole Hans highlights why this exposure is so important:

“Real-world driving helps Remote Drivers develop the judgment that can’t be taught in theory alone. Being exposed to live traffic situations trains them to read subtle cues and react proactively.”

Over time, this experience builds enhanced situational awareness, risk anticipation, and disciplined decision-making. By the time Remote Drivers progress beyond supervised driving, they’ve already navigated a wide range of scenarios with guidance, feedback, and accountability. 

After successful completion of training, Remote Drivers are ready to operate without a Safety Driver inside the vehicle and are released to our commercial service. However, training does not end with certification; it transitions into a new phase of ongoing monitoring, feedback, and continuous improvement.

Ongoing Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

Safety doesn’t stop once training is complete. At Vay, it never truly ends.

Remote Drivers undergo regular performance reviews, consistent monitoring, and annual recertifications to ensure that skills remain sharp and standards remain high. This continuous evaluation helps identify areas for improvement early and reinforces accountability.

Data-Driven Training Evolution

One of the most powerful tools in Vay’s safety framework is data. Operational data, driving performance metrics, and safety-relevant events are continuously analyzed to understand how Remote Drivers interact with real-world conditions.

Dr. Ole Hans explains how this insight feeds directly back into training:

“Data plays a key role in continuously improving our training programs and is closely tied to our research efforts. We continuously analyze operational data and driving performance data to understand how Remote Drivers interact with real-world traffic situations. These insights directly feed into our training programs.”

Patterns and trends help identify where additional guidance is needed, which scenarios deserve more focus, and how training materials can be refined. This ensures that training evolves alongside real-world conditions and with Remote Driver behavior.

In parallel, Vay conducts internal research to explore emerging risks, best practices, and opportunities for improvement. By combining human experience with data-driven insights, Vay keeps safety standards responsive to the real world.

Safety as an Ongoing Commitment

Remote driving represents a new chapter in mobility, one that has the potential to reshape how people access vehicles and move through cities. But innovation only works when it’s built on trust.

At Vay, that trust is earned through a deep, ongoing commitment to safety. From day-one training to supervised real-world driving, from regular evaluations to data-driven refinement, safety is woven into every layer of the operation.

As Athanassios Lagospiris, Vice President of Engineering and Safety at Vay, summarizes, “Developing and operating under robust safety standards is essential to establishing trust in remote driving operations.”

As Vay continues to scale its service, that foundation remains unchanged. As our technology evolves and our service scales, our commitment to raising the bar for remote driving safety will continue.

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This guide highlights some of the most accessible national parks and protected lands near Las Vegas, perfect for travelers looking to explore Nevada’s natural beauty without a long road trip.

Getting around Nevada effortlessly

Before you reach the trails, there’s the city itself to navigate. Las Vegas is known to be spread out – while The Strip may look compact, it is actually far too large to walk comfortably. Common travel friction, such as hotel-to-car transitions, rental counters, and long wait times, can slow down the start of your trip.

That’s where Vay comes in. Vay makes getting around Las Vegas simple and flexible with our remotely delivered car rental service. Instead of standing in line at a rental counter, travelers can have a car delivered directly to them, whether that’s at a hotel, apartment, or another convenient pickup location. From there, you’re free to start your journey on your own schedule. 

By removing the hassle of traditional rentals, Vay helps travelers spend less time coordinating logistics and more time exploring, making it the easiest first step in their Las Vegas trip.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (30 minutes from Las Vegas)

Just a short drive west of The Strip, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a must-visit for outdoor lovers. Known for its towering red sandstone formations and sweeping desert views, Red Rock feels distant from the glittering lights of The Strip – yet it’s only about 25 minutes from Las Vegas (19.1 miles / 30 km).

Visitors can enjoy the scenic drive, explore miles of hiking trails, watch rock climbers scale canyon walls, or capture stunning photos at golden hour. Red Rock Canyon is ideal for a half-day or full-day trip, and the beautiful Summerlin neighborhood, filled with many shopping and dining options, is a short 10-15 minute drive away from Red Rock. This makes it a wonderful location to experience a bit more of Vegas outside The Strip before heading back to your hotel.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area (45 minutes from Las Vegas)

Located less than an hour from Las Vegas (33.7 miles / 54 km), Lake Mead National Recreation Area is one of the largest national recreation areas in the United States. Stretching across Nevada and Arizona, it offers a refreshing contrast to the desert. The area is also home to the historic Hoover Dam, where visitors can stop to learn about its history, walk across the dam, and take in views of the Colorado River below.

Lake Mead is perfect for travelers looking to combine water activities with scenic landscapes. Popular options include boating, swimming, kayaking, hiking, and taking in panoramic views from designated overlooks. With multiple easy access points from Las Vegas, it’s a versatile destination for day trips.

Valley of Fire State Park (1 hour from Las Vegas)

While Valley of Fire is a state park, and not a national park, it’s often included in national park itineraries thanks to its popularity and striking scenery. About an hour northeast of Las Vegas, the park is famous for its rock formations and ancient petroglyphs. Valley of Fire is a 50-minute drive from The Strip (49.6 mi / 80 km).

Valley of Fire is ideal for short hikes, scenic drives, and photography, especially during early morning or late afternoon. Its accessibility and dramatic landscapes make it a perfect addition to any Las Vegas-based outdoor itinerary.

Start Your Nevada Adventure with Vay

Las Vegas offers more than the typical tourist destination – it’s the starting point for some of Nevada’s most unforgettable outdoor experiences. With Vay, getting around the city and heading out on your next park adventure is easier, more flexible, and stress-free. Explore beyond Las Vegas and discover Nevada’s great outdoors, starting with a better way to get there.

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The chilly weather won’t stop us from moving at full speed: from startup events to CES and breaking our records every week, it’s clear we won’t be hitting the brakes in 2026.

A Reflection from Thomas von der Ohe, Vay CEO and Co-Founder

This year’s CES in Las Vegas reaffirmed what we’ve been driving towards with our work: the driverless ecosystem is being embraced and is gathering pace.

Companies at every layer of autonomy showed tangible progress toward real-world deployment, including many lidar providers. Aeva showcased windshield-integrated 4D LiDAR and next-generation sensors designed for Level-3 automated driving. Hesai announced plans to double annual LiDAR production capacity in 2026. And obviously, Waymo announced the rebrand of its upcoming minivan-like vehicle, while Uber unveiled its new intent vehicle for robotaxi service, in collaboration with Nuro and Lucid. Beyond these, a broader ecosystem of radar, compute, and software partners reinforced that driverless systems are becoming an industry effort.

What stood out to me most was the growing practicality of these technologies. From advanced safety platforms to live demonstrations of real-time detection and scene understanding, the focus has clearly shifted toward execution at scale. Just like we are, here at Vay. 

Our remote driving technology goes hand in hand with the progress seen at CES. By combining human capabilities with AI-based, advanced vehicle systems – and gradually integrating autonomous features – we have been translating the innovation showcased at CES into safe, real-world operations on public streets for two years. It’s a pragmatic path forward, and we are excited for 2026 to be a year of growth in high gear.

New Year, New Website

Have you seen our new look? Our new website is live, and it’s built to reflect the future we’re creating at Vay. The new site relays our mission, product, and progress with a new, sleek design. Explore it now! 

Recent Events

StartUp Vegas LevelUp 

During CES, Vay CEO and Co-Founder, Thomas von der Ohe, sat alongside Piotr Tomasik, TensorWave President & COO and Co-Founder of StartUp Vegas, to discuss his journey building our company and launching our driverless car rental in Las Vegas.

Local startups also presented their ideas to gain business-shaping feedback in an evening of learning, connection, support, and mentorship from fellow entrepreneurs. 

Take a look at his advice to future founders, as well as to those who wish to work at a startup, in this video.

Urban Autonomy Summit

Claire Eagan, Global Head of Legal, joined the panel “Charged Up Cities: Operating Affordable & Sustainable Urban Fleets” at the Urban Autonomy Summit in San Francisco, CA, on January 28. 

She discussed the benefits of Vay’s service, the broader ecosystem of urban mobility, and how companies are navigating and overcoming legal complexities in this emerging space.

Visit our LinkedIn page (and follow us, if you haven’t yet!) for key insights from her session.  

Media Highlights

Recent Blogs 

From the garage to the road, our Vehicle Technicians help keep Vay in motion.

Three of our expert Vehicle Technicians, Alex, Ian, and Nikko, talk about what it takes to build out our fleet and keep it ready for customers. Want to know more? Read the full blog here.

It’s only the beginning, but this year is shaping up to be exciting. We’re looking forward to continuing the journey with all of you.

Cheers

Silvia Avanzini, Head of Communications at Vay

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What is a Vehicle Technician? What’s their job at Vay? 

All: A Vehicle Technician is someone who integrates Vay technology into our cars, diagnoses, repairs all issues, and constructs our Remote Driving Stations.

What does a typical day look like for you?

Nikko: Our day starts with an early morning meeting, our “stand-up”, where we check the list of cars that need to be worked on for the day and diagnose what exactly needs to be done with the vehicles. From there, we bring the vehicles in the garage and begin working. From regular maintenance to diagnostic work, we cover it all, and we do it as fast as possible so we can return the car to normal operation. 

What kind of training or certifications do you need to be a Vehicle Technician?

Alex: Having an automotive trade school certification is essential.  At Vay, Vehicle Technicians have the opportunity to work both on a car and on computer systems. Having some knowledge of systems like Linux is also very useful for what we do. 

Nikko: Hands-on training is very important, as well as being open to learning from others and building your own skill set. 

What is the process for working on a Vay vehicle?

Alex: We get assigned a vehicle by one of our managers, based on priority. Priority is usually what will keep the vehicle from functioning well. So, a flat tire, for example, is a high priority because it keeps the vehicle from normal operation. 

Ian and Nikko: After priority has been assigned, bring the car into our garage and diagnose the problem. If we need to, we work with the engineering team to figure out what needs to be done. 

What is something that makes our vehicles and technology unique?

Alex: A common misconception is that people think our cars are entirely self-driven, but instead, they are remotely driven. 

Nikko: Learning about the Vay harnesses and the computer systems to get our cars driving on the streets from our Remote Driving Center is unique. We really do have to build the technology from the ground up. 

Ian: Our vehicle’s safety fallbacks are very clever, as well as the technology used for connectivity. For example, if a vehicle loses connectivity, it enters a state where the vehicle slowly begins applying brakes while waiting for connectivity to be restored.

What is your favorite part of a Vay vehicle to work on? 

Alex: I personally like the Re-C-U. This is an interface module device that allows the Vay components to talk to the car itself and vice versa. It’s the bridge between all of our different systems. 

Nikko: I would have to say putting together the harnesses in the vehicle! Harnesses are a series of wires that go into connectors that plug into each other. It sends information to different parts of the vehicle. Putting together all the connectors in the vehicle and understanding the many ways to route them is very fun.

What’s something that is surprising about being a Vehicle Technician?

Ian: There is a surprising amount of variety in work and fluctuating difficulty when finding solutions to problems.

Alex: One of the things I’ve learned is that we have to be extremely resourceful. Sometimes, “no” is not an answer in our job, and we have to figure out how to make the right tool or how to find it. We have to make it happen. 

Nikko: It’s new every day. You run into different challenges that you would have never thought of every single day. 

Are there any unique challenges working with remotely driven vehicles?

Ian: There are a lot of interconnected systems, all of which need to be in perfect condition for our platform to function properly. This can be extremely challenging to diagnose and repair.

Alex: If you’re working on cars, everyone knows you have to be cautious. But with remotely driven cars, you have to be extra cautious and careful. We make sure that all the software and hardware are functional, double and triple-checking them. Also, we are always evolving. The parts we are using now in our vehicles are not the same as they were even six months ago due to the rapidly evolving technology.

What is your favorite part of your job?

Ian: My colleagues are incredibly talented in their field, which always pushes me to be better at my responsibilities and improve my skills.

Alex: I really enjoy the unpredictability of it. Every day offers me a new challenge, and I am always kept on my toes, so I’m never bored being a technician!

Nikko: Working with an amazing team. My managers are awesome, and I really enjoy working with my fellow technicians, because everyone is super helpful. I love coming into work and working with such an easygoing group. If I ever get stuck on something or lost, I can count on my team to get me back on track. 

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From growing our driverless car rental service to announcing key partnerships and deepening our connection with the communities we serve, this year was all about progress. 

None of this would be possible without our team, partners, and riders. Thank you for being part of the journey!

Take a look at the milestones that shaped 2025 in this video.

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2025 has been an absolute whirlwind. In this edition, we’ll take a look at what shaped this years at Vay. 

Latest News 

Grab to make a strategic investment in Vay of up to $410M

Grab, the largest ride-hail company in Southeast Asia, is to make an investment of  $60 million in Vay, with the potential to increase that up to $410 million upon reaching shared milestones. This partnership will fuel our U.S. expansion, accelerate our technology, and bring us closer to our vision of a global remote-driving platform. With Grab by our side, we’re doubling down on delivering efficient, affordable, and human-machine mobility at scale.

Our Milestones Throughout the Year 

Expanding our Las Vegas Fleet to 100 Cars 
Last January, we kicked off the year by announcing a major milestone: 100 Vay cars on the road. To meet the growing demand for our services, we also secured a production facility of over 8,500 square feet (circa 800 square meters) in Las Vegas. This facility is designed to process up to 16 vehicles per week, supporting our fleet expansion. 

We are excited to end 2025 with nearly 100 vehicles in our fleet.

Growing our Customer Base: 30,000 Rides and Beyond
In July, we hit 15,000 paid trips. This October, our users have taken just over 25,000 rides. Recently, we’ve surpassed the 30,000 mark. This steady growth shows that more and more people are discovering the reliability and convenience of Vay and choosing us as part of their daily mobility. 

Vay In The Bay: Showcasing Remote Driving In And Around San Francisco
Our team brought our remote driving technology to the streets of the Bay Area, without a safety driver in the car – entirely remotely driven from Las Vegas. A significant technical and operational milestone – brought to life in less than four weeks – proving that our systems, safety processes, and remote driving capabilities can scale safely, quickly, and efficiently. We look forward to expanding Vay’s footprint and bringing our driverless car rental service to more cities soon.

Powering “Assisted Autonomy” with Kodiak
We partnered with Kodiak to enable their “Assisted Autonomy” system through  Vay’s remote driving technology. With Assisted Autonomy, Remote Truck Drivers can control trucks from Vay’s Remote Driving Stations whenever human oversight is needed. This hybrid model combines human judgment with Kodiak’s autonomy, giving Kodiak’s fleet greater flexibility to operate across a broader range of locations and scenarios.

Bringing Remote Driving to Belgium with Poppy Mobility 
Together with Poppy Mobility (formerly Ush), we became Belgium’s first remote‑driven car rental service, launched at the Port of Antwerp‑Bruges. Thanks to Vay’s technology, two remotely operated vehicles now serve port employees, delivering cars on demand, where and when they’re needed. This phased pilot, in collaboration with the port and city regulators, marks a major step in bringing our driverless service to Europe. 

Our Team by the Numbers 

Growing the Team to 209
It’s been incredible to welcome 105 talented professionals at Vay and see our global team grow to 209.

Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Ideas: A Year of Conferences
Our leadership attended 15 conferences this year, sharing insights on the mobility industry, our remote driving technology, and scaling Vay’s services. 

Connecting with the Las Vegas Community
We’ve also connected with the Las Vegas local community. We have attended 200 events this year – from First Fridays and events at UNLV to becoming the Glittering Lights official short-term car rental partner, you’ve undoubtedly seen us around a lot in and around the city.

Insights into the future of autonomous and remote driving

Vay CEO Thomas von der Ohe and Robert Lacher, Founding Partner of Visionaries Club, held a fireside chat at Slush in November on the future of autonomous and remote driving. They discussed navigating complex regulations (especially in Europe), the robotaxi hype cycle, and Vay’s practical approach. Thomas also shared insights on the often non-linear founder’s journey.

Ready for some C-suite-level insight? Catch the full conversation on YouTube.

Recent Media Highlights 

View all of our recent coverage here.

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to thank everyone for being part of Vay’s mission: our team, partners, and users alike. We look forward to continuing to reimagine driverless mobility together in 2026. 

We wish you happy holidays and a joyful New Year!

Cheers

Silvia Avanzini, Head of Communications at Vay

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Vay has introduced a new way to move through cities – one that’s simpler, more flexible, more affordable, and designed around real people’s everyday needs. 

By combining remote driving technology with the convenience of car rental, Vay brings the car to you when you require it, and parks it for you once you’ve finished your trip. This fresh approach to mobility reduces hassle, saves time, and opens the door to a seamless urban travel experience. 

A glimpse at Vay

Vay offers a driverless car rental service, in which a professionally trained Remote Driver drives a vehicle remotely to your location. It’s a convenient, time-saving way to access a car anytime you require one. Vay launched their service on the streets of Las Vegas in January 2024, and the year before, was the first company in Europe allowed to drive on public roads without a person in the vehicle.

How our technology works

Vay’s technology seamlessly transmits real-time sensory information – including the car’s visuals and audio surroundings – from the car to the Remote Driving Station, where our Remote Drivers sit to drive our vehicles. 

A Vay Remote Driving Station is equipped with an automotive-grade steering wheel, pedals, and other automotive-grade parts – exactly how you’d find them in a car – connected to monitors that display imagery of the car’s surroundings. These images are captured from cameras placed on the outside of the vehicle to record a 360-degree view of the environment. Remote Drivers wear a headset to hear external road sounds via a microphone on the vehicle exterior and interact with users or authorities using a microphone inside the car. For navigation, they see the turn-by-turn route on the screen and also have a separate screen displaying a dedicated GPS map.

The safety of our technology

Safety has been at the core of Vay’s culture and technology from the very beginning. Vay’s technology integrates seamlessly with our in-house developed Remote Driving Stations to enable safe, secure, and reliable remote vehicle operation. The entire system is designed according to the highest safety standards and fully aligned with regulatory and legal requirements. 

TÜV, an independent internationally-recognized third-party assessor, has tested and endorsed Vay’s technology for both functional safety and cybersecurity. 

Specifically, Vay’s technology has been evaluated according to  ISO 26262, the international standard for safety-related electrical and electronic (E/E) systems in road vehicles, and with ISO/SAE 21434, the international framework for automotive cybersecurity engineering. 

Vay ensures reliability during active remote vehicle operation through a comprehensive, multi-layered connectivity approach.  By leveraging multiple network providers, the system remains resilient against outages or network congestion.  Vay’s technology enables high-speed, low-latency data transmission over 4G and 5G networks, ensuring smooth and safe remote vehicle operation.

Our Remote Driver training

Vay’s Remote Driving Academy offers a comprehensive, structured training program designed to foster a safe and defensive driving style. All Remote Drivers first complete Safety Driver training, qualifying to oversee the vehicle from inside, before progressing to remote driving training. The overall program is organized into multiple modules that combine theoretical instruction and practical driving exercises with continuous assessments. In addition, candidates must accumulate sufficient supervised driving experience before they are cleared to operate commercially.

Scaling and the future of our service

We’re focused on scaling our technology and expanding our services to meet the growing demand for safe, convenient, and flexible mobility. As we grow, we remain committed to safety, reliability, and seamless user experiences, building the infrastructure and partnerships necessary to make our service an integral part of daily life.

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Getting Athletes, Fans, and Families where they need to go. 

There are a few things more important to the fans and families of athletes than game day. Students, alumni, families, and fans from across the city gather for the Skatin’ Rebels games at City National Arena. But a lot goes into game day – college students need flexibility, and families need affordability. Fans want to travel together in a spacious ride, packing cars full of game-day energy and excitement. 

Our vehicles offer plenty of room for backpacks, hockey bags, and the whole squad. Whether you’re rolling with friends or supporting a player on the ice, with transparent, by-the-minute pricing ($0.35 per minute), Vay is built for student budgets without sacrificing reliability or convenience. Order your Vay vehicle, drive to the game, and prepare for a night of excitement. Once you arrive at the game, you can simply put your Vay car into “Stopover” mode, reducing your price (0.05/c per minute), and making sure that you’ll have a safe and reliable ride back home – the same vehicle will be waiting for you when you exit the game.

A Partnership Rooted in Community

“Vay is excited to partner with UNLV Hockey, another team that believes in pushing boundaries and supporting the local community. The Skatin’ Rebels have an undeniable impact in Vegas, and the dedication of their fans makes us excited to support them,” shares Luca Schaeffner, Growth Marketing Specialist at Vay. 

For us, this partnership is about more than transportation. It’s about backing the local communities that support the team. We’ve seen it many times before – Las Vegas grows stronger when local organizations team up, and we’re proud to help make each game more accessible for the fans who make the Skatin’ Rebels games what they are. 

We look forward to continuing to support the UNLV community, and we’ve got more in store. Students can subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive guides, updates, and ride codes throughout the season and beyond.

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