F1 impacts hospitality workers’ commute to Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Over 100,000 hospitality workers make the daily commute to the Las Vegas Strip, and that commute has become increasingly time-consuming with the return of Formula 1.

Geshon Neil, a hospitality worker on the Las Vegas Strip explained, that she has to navigate cones and fences on her way to work because of F1's setup.

"I am going to be leaving work and going all the way around because they have roads closed, [and] a lot of people are late to work because of it," Neil said.

She's not the only one—hotel worker Jessica Noriega is also facing difficulties.

"It's insane, it's horrible there is no way to get around the traffic no matter which way you go," Noriega said. "It's good business for the town but for locals, we don't get home for hours after our shift is over."

Lori Kraft-Nelson explained how they've made upgrades to their employee mobility program this year, including enhancements to buses and the monorail.

"It is a park-and-ride service for all hospitality employees that work in and around the circuit if their shift is going to be impacted by road closures this has been a convenient solution to help expedite in a convenient way," Kraft-Nelson said.

Starting Tuesday night, bus services will run around the clock, transporting employees between the Las Vegas Strip and the Rio, Orleans, and Las Vegas Convention Center. More than 10,000 parking spots will be available at the Convention Center, where workers can park and then take the monorail or buses to their destinations.

To find out more information visit Formula 1 or text F1LV at 31996