Amazon's Zoox Launches Robotaxi Service in Austin and Miami, Eyes Commercial Fares and Uber Partnership
Summary
Amazon's Zoox is expanding its robotaxi service to Austin and Miami, scaling its fleet to 100 vehicles, pursuing NHTSA approval for 2,500 self-driving cars, and partnering with Uber to offer commercial rides in Las Vegas this summer.
Key Points
- Amazon's Zoox is launching its robotaxi service in Austin and Miami later this year, initially limiting rides to employees and their family and friends before opening a public waitlist through its Explorer program.
- Zoox is also expanding its coverage areas in San Francisco and Las Vegas, with plans to serve high-traffic venues like the Sphere and carry passengers to Harry Reid International Airport, bringing its total fleet to 100 robotaxis once scaling begins.
- Zoox is awaiting NHTSA approval to operate up to 2,500 self-driving vehicles commercially, and CEO Aicha Evans confirms the company is ready to begin charging fares, with a new Uber partnership set to make its Las Vegas robotaxis available through the ride-hailing app this summer.