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Zoox

Purpose-built robotaxi that drives both ways

USAmazon-ownedest. 2014zoox.com (opens zoox.com)Checked 25 Sep

The brief

Analyst view
  • Free public rides in Las Vegas from September 2025, then San Francisco, Austin and Miami.
  • NHTSA exemption (31 Jul 2026–31 Jul 2028) allows up to 2,500 vehicles a year and paid rides.
  • Paid rides in Las Vegas began in August 2026.

Technical approach

As reported
Vehicle

Designed around autonomy

It is symmetrical and drives equally well both ways with four-wheel steering, so it never needs to reverse or do three-point turns.

Sensors

Corner sensor pods

Lidar, radar, cameras and heat cameras on all four corners overlap to see all around, with no blind spots near the car.

Safety

Occupant protection without a driver

Airbags and seats are designed for passengers facing each other, since there is no driver seat.

Programs

Zoox, one program

Updated 3 Sep 2026
Zoox robotaxiA small electric four-seater with facing seats that drives either way, tops out around 75 mph and is used only as a robotaxi.PilotNextPaid rides in more citiesUpdated 3 Sep 2026View program →
Research · Proto · Pilot · Deploy · Scaling

Open technical problems

Open · Active · Partial
  • Regulation for vehicles without controlsPartially solved

    US safety rules assume a driver; Zoox relies on exemptions that are limited in number and time.

  • Custom vehicle manufacturingOpen

    Building its own car adds factory cost and risk compared with converting existing cars.

Peers

Robotaxis · 6

Company & funding

Parent
Amazon
HQ
US
Founded
2014

Partners & customers

1 acquirer

People

Key people
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