If you’ve ever imagined what a futuristic subway might look like, now you can see it firsthand. Recent footage offers a look into Tesla’s underground system in Las Vegas, developed by Elon Musk to transport passengers to various locations using only Tesla vehicles.
However, the tunnels are narrow, and the ceilings can seem low, making the experience potentially uncomfortable for some.
An Instagram video highlights the ride, showcasing futuristic lighting and fast driving. The Tesla descends into the tunnel to avoid traffic, with one passenger commenting, “We’ve lived here five years, and I’ve never been down here.” The video shows limited space around and above the vehicle as it moves through the one-way tunnel.
The driver explains that the system will “eventually become a city-wide transportation service.” Built by Musk’s The Boring Company, the “Vegas Loop” is designed to provide fast and convenient travel across Las Vegas, exclusively for Tesla cars. Similar to a secret tunnel from The Simpsons, this high-tech system is not open to all vehicles.
The Boring Company has stated, “When fully built, the Vegas Loop will transport over 90,000 passengers per hour. Clark County and Las Vegas have approved a total of 68 miles of tunnel and 93 stations for the Loop.”
Currently, the system spans 2.7 km with 70 cars transporting passengers between five stops, including the Las Vegas Convention Center and Resorts World. There are also plans to extend the tunnel to Los Angeles.
While some have criticized the Loop as an “extremely inefficient subway,” others say it triggers “panic attacks.” The Boring Company defends the design, describing the Loop as an “express public transportation system resembling an underground highway more than a traditional subway.” Unlike conventional subways that stop at every station, Loop passengers travel directly to their destination, allowing speeds of up to 150 mph, compared to traditional subway speeds of 65 mph.