Elon Musk’s Boring Company Is Tunneling Beneath Las Vegas With Little Oversight
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Given Musk’s role advising President-elect Donald Trump on ways to slash regulations and government oversight, Boring and the Vegas Loop project might be a harbinger for the country.

Summary

Elon Musk’s Boring Company is rapidly expanding the “Vegas Loop,” a 68-mile underground Tesla-based transit system approved with minimal public input and regulatory oversight.

Backed by the Las Vegas tourism authority, the project bypasses federal environmental reviews and standard public transit scrutiny.

Despite safety, labor, and environmental violations, Boring faces modest fines and continues construction.

Critics, including former Mayor Carolyn Goodman, highlight concerns over safety, accessibility, and untested technology, but local officials and businesses support the project, viewing it as a vital traffic solution.

The Loop may set a precedent for deregulated infrastructure projects.

  • @tomi000
    14•1 day ago

    Advocating for a persons death is also dangerous, but unfortunately in some cases there is no counter argument to be made

    • @WhatYouNeed
      11•20 hours ago

      He’s not a person, he’s a parasite.

    • @FordBeeblebrox
      12•22 hours ago

      I won’t say I’m advocating it but as the saying goes…some obituaries I will read with delight.

    • @[email protected]
      3•23 hours ago

      There can always be a counter argument

      Unfortunately, people dont really like torture

      Its less efficient and doesnt accomplish the goal better, but its not dangerous i think