Zoox brings its robotaxis to Austin and Miami

Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, is expanding its robotaxi service to Austin, Texas, and Miami, Florida, after nearly two years of testing in these cities. The company plans to begin offering rides later this year as part of its early-rider program. Additionally, Zoox is significantly enlarging its service area in San Francisco, focusing on the eastern half of the city, and doubling its destinations in Las Vegas, including major venues like The Sphere and T-Mobile Arena. The company is also preparing to test its robotaxis at the Las Vegas airport for future service. Currently, Zoox offers free rides due to federal restrictions but is actively seeking exemptions from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to enable paid commercial services. The company has made progress, with public comments underway on its exemption application, and aims to integrate its robotaxis into a major ride-hailing network in Las Vegas later this year. To date, Zoox’s vehicles have driven nearly two million autonomous miles and served over