German startup Vay plans to expand its teledriving fleet in Las Vegas to 100 electric vehicles and you could get a job steering the cars. Vay first launched the service last year, with just two Kia eNiros. Its fleet has since grown to 30 EVs, which have completed 6000 rides so far.When you open the Vay app and request a ride, a remote operator drives an electric vehicle to collect you. You then get behind the empty drivers seat and set off toward your destination.Once youre done using the EV, you apply the handbrake, get out, and leave it there in the street, no parking necessary. The teledriver regains control and drives on to the next client.The of EU techThe latest rumblings from the EU tech scene, a story from our wise ol' founder Boris, and some questionable AI art. It's free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now!Teledrivers control the vehicles remotely from a purpose-built station equipped with a drivers seat, steering wheel, pedals, and three monitors providing visibility in front of the car and to its side.The perfect job for gamers?Road traffic sounds, such as emergency vehicles and other warning signals, are transmitted via microphones to the teledrivers headphones. 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. According to a recent job listing on the company website, heres how you could land the gig:You like to drive (and consider yourself a safe and responsible driver). Safety first, second, and third!You are happy working late shifts (afternoons and evenings) as this is what we need for this role.You have a US driving license, clean driving record, and at least two years of driving experience with Uber, Lyft, taxi or similar.You can pass a drug test (including THC).Youre into gaming (or at least super familiar with technology).You are organised and well-structured.You are resilient and have a troubleshooting mindset.You have Google Workplace knowledge (e.g., G-Docs, Sheets, and/or Slides).You are interested in autonomous driving and mobility.If you get the job, youll have to pass through Vays Remote Driving Academy. The boot camp prepares remote drivers for professional teledriving on public streets and trains them in defensive driving techniques.Vay bills teledriving as a midway point between conventional cars and autonomous vehicles, which are proving much more difficult to implement than first thought. The company is also making its first foray into remote-controlled trucking.For drivers, sitting in an office behind a screen is perhaps more comfortable and definitely safer than sitting behind the wheel of an actual car or truck.For customers, it could be a 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. For operators of short-term car rental or sharing services, Var claims it can double the amount of time vehicles are in use, boosting revenues.Vay is the only company ever to have tested a driverless vehicle on public roads in both Europe and the US. Las Vegas was the first city to green-light commercial operations, and Vay hopes to use it as a springboard into the wider US market.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 by Sin Geschwindt Sin is a climate and energy reporter at TNW. From nuclear fusion to escooters, he covers the length and breadth of Europe's clean tech ecos (show all) Sin is a climate and energy reporter at TNW. From nuclear fusion to escooters, he covers the length and breadth of Europe's clean tech ecosystem. He's happiest sourcing a scoop, investigating the impact of emerging technologies, and even putting them to the test. Sin has five years journalism experience and holds a dual degree in media and environmental science from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Get the TNW newsletterGet the most important tech news in your inbox each week.Also tagged with