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Zoox Robotaxi

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Price
—
Availability
Internal use only (not for retail).
Maturity
pilot
Real-world use
Yes, 6 verified deployments

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Zoox's robotaxi (Zoox is an Amazon subsidiary) is a purpose-built, bidirectional autonomous vehicle built from the ground up with no steering wheel or pedals and carriage-style seating. There is no consumer price: it is a ride service, not a vehicle sold to consumers. The verified-vs-claimed nuance on its maturity: Zoox operates free public demonstration rides in San Francisco (SoMa) and Las Vegas (the Strip) and runs a separate fleet of retrofitted Toyota Highlanders (with human safety operators) for testing, but it is at pilot maturity: the public rides are free demonstrations, not yet an approved, launched, paid commercial service. It is the purpose-built-pilot point of the robotaxi spectrum, distinct from Waymo's verified-commercial service.

Readiness

Zoox Robotaxi is internal use only (not for retail), the 1 capability claim on file is all autonomous with verified, 6 verified deployments are on file, and 2 incidents are on record.

Availability
internal-only

Internal use only (not for retail).

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Price honesty
no-price

No price points on file for Zoox Robotaxi.

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Capability honesty
autonomous

1 reviewed claim: autonomous, verified.

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Real-world use
pilot

Maturity: pilot. 6 verified deployments in the registry.

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Safety record
incidents-on-file

2 incidents on record across 6 verified deployments.

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What it claims to do

Price

No reviewed price points on file.

Real-world use

Safety record

Privacy

Privacy practices disclosed by Zoox for Zoox Robotaxi, with verification status.

Specs

power
battery-electric
range
16 h continuous
design
purpose-built, bidirectional (symmetrical front-rear)
pedals
none
battery
133 kWh
seating
4 passengers, carriage-style (2 forward-facing, 2 backward-facing)
max_speed
75 mph
battery_kwh
133
recall_date
May 2025 (touchscreen freeze, traction control loss)
max_speed_kmh
120
parent_company
Amazon (acquired June 2020 for ~$1.3B)
steering_wheel
none
public_demo_cities
San Francisco CA, Las Vegas NV

What's under the hood

Frequently asked questions

Is the Zoox Robotaxi actually available for purchase?
Not available to consumers. In internal use by Zoox.Source: Zoox — Amazon-owned, purpose-built robotaxi + Highlander test fleet, SF/Vegas/Austin/Miami/Seattle, recalls
What does the Zoox Robotaxi cost?
Not announced.
Does the Zoox Robotaxi really transports passengers?
Yes, verified. Zoox Robotaxi performs this autonomously.Sources: Zoox — official site; Zoox bidirectional robotaxi operating in Las Vegas transporting Amazon employees and invited riders fully autonomously; no steering wheel or pedals; all passengers are in the rear-facing configuration without any driver seat, Zoox is testing its robotaxi with employees on public roads in Las Vegas — TechCrunch, December 2023; documents Zoox's fully driverless bidirectional vehicle carrying Amazon employees as passengers on Las Vegas public roads
Where is the Zoox Robotaxi being used?
Zoox Robotaxi is in use at: Austin operated by Zoox (2026-03-25), Las Vegas operated by Zoox (2025-06-01), Los Angeles operated by Zoox (2025-04-08), San Francisco operated by Zoox (2025-02-01), and Las Vegas operated by Zoox (2024-11-01), plus 1 more.Source: Amazon Zoox to debut robotaxi rides in Austin, Miami later this year
What's the Zoox Robotaxi running on?
Zoox Robotaxi runs on Zoox Driving System (foundation-model, pilot maturity).
Is the Zoox Robotaxi safe?
Incidents on record: 2 (2 recall). See Zoox recalled 332 robotaxis over unnecessary lane-crossings near intersections.Source: Zoox recalled 332 robotaxis over unnecessary lane-crossings near intersections
How does the Zoox Robotaxi handle privacy?
Zoox has disclosed 2 privacy practices for Zoox Robotaxi: third-party sharing (Zoox signed a multi-year deal with Uber to put its robotaxis on the Uber app in Las Vegas in summer 2026 and Los Angeles in 2027, creatin..) and training data use (Zoox uses millions of miles of high-resolution sensor data from its test fleet in San Francisco, Seattle, and Las Vegas to train its AI p..).Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/zoox-plans-to-put-its-robotaxis-on-the-uber-app-in-vegas-this-year/, https://www.amazon.science/latest-news/how-the-zoox-robotaxi-predicts-everything-everywhere-all-at-once
Who makes the Zoox Robotaxi?
Zoox Robotaxi is made by Zoox, based in Foster City, California, USA.Source: Zoox — Amazon-owned, purpose-built robotaxi + Highlander test fleet, SF/Vegas/Austin/Miami/Seattle, recalls

Video

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Zoox

Zoox's high-speed dynamics and handling validation of its purpose-built robotaxi (simulation-first, then closed-course). Closed-course and simulation testing, distinct from its geofenced early-rider service in Las Vegas and San Francisco; the capability claim is Zoox's.

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Zoox

Zoox's crash-testing footage of its purpose-built, bidirectional, steering-wheel-free robotaxi, including its horseshoe-airbag occupant-protection design. Controlled-test footage; the crash-test performance and FMVSS self-certification are Zoox's claims, not public-road behavior.

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Zoox

Zoox's visualization of the 360-degree sensor and perception stack on its purpose-built robotaxi, a bidirectional vehicle with no steering wheel. The perception-coverage framing is Zoox's self-presentation, not an independently verified safety claim.

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Zoox

Zoox's footage of its purpose-built robotaxi (no steering wheel, bidirectional) on open public roads. Commercial service is limited and geofenced; 'robotaxi' is Zoox's framing.

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Zoox

Official Zoox vehicle reveal video showcasing the purpose-built bidirectional robotaxi. The vehicle is symmetrical and fully electric, designed to drive into pickup spots and leave without U-turns.

Manufacturer

Zoox (registry record: /companies/zoox)

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Sources

  1. Amazon-owned Zoox issues recall following robotaxi crash · https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/06/amazon-owned-zoox-issues-recall-following-robotaxi-crash/ · 2025-05-06
  2. Zoox (official) - purpose-built autonomous robotaxi (Amazon subsidiary) · https://zoox.com/
  3. Amazon's Zoox launches public driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas (Sept 10, 2025) · https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/10/amazons-zoox-jumps-into-us-robotaxi-race-with-las-vegas-launch-.html
  4. Amazon's Zoox robotaxi launches public rides in San Francisco · https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/10/amazons-zoox-robotaxi-san-francisco-public-rides.html · 2025-09-10
  5. Zoox Vehicle Overview · https://zoox.com/vehicle/ · 2020-12-14
  6. Introducing Zoox · https://zoox.com/common/files/202507-zoox-vehicle-brochure-pdf.pdf
  7. Zoox custom robotaxis to SF (SoMa) and Las Vegas (Strip); founded ~2014; Amazon 2020 · https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/30/zoox-custom-robotaxis-are-finally-coming-to-san-francisco-and-las-vegas · 2024-10-30
  8. Zoox runs free public robotaxi rides in SF + Las Vegas; needs federal approval for paid; plans to charge 2026 · https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/amazon-robotaxis-software-recall · 2025-12-23
  9. We're acquiring Zoox — Amazon announces agreement to acquire Zoox (no purchase price disclosed in the release) · https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/were-acquiring-zoox-to-help-bring-their-vision-of-autonomous-ride-hailing-to-reality · 2020-06-26
  10. Zoox expands service area and to two new cities (Mar 2026) · https://electrek.co/2026/03/24/zoox-expands-current-service-area-and-is-bringing-its-purpose-built-robotaxi-to-two-new-cities/
  11. Amazon Science - how the Zoox driving stack (perception/prediction/planning) works · https://www.amazon.science/latest-news/how-the-zoox-robotaxi-predicts-everything-everywhere-all-at-once
  12. Amazon's Zoox plans to expand robotaxi rides to Austin and Miami (Mar 2026) · https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-24/amazon-s-zoox-plans-to-expand-robotaxi-rides-to-austin-miami
  13. Amazon's Zoox to start charging for rides in 2026 (Dec 2025) · https://fortune.com/2025/12/08/amazon-robotaxi-service-zoox-plans-fees-vegas-san-francisco/
  14. Zoox is testing its robotaxi with employees on public roads in Las Vegas — TechCrunch, December 2023; documents Zoox's fully driverless bidirectional vehicle carrying Amazon employees as passengers on Las Vegas public roads · https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/14/zoox-is-testing-its-robotaxi-with-employees-on-public-roads-in-las-vegas/ · 2023-12-14
  15. Zoox official YouTube (@ZooxYouTube), embedded under standard YouTube embed terms. oEmbed author_url verified 2026-06-04. · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tknowptOgU4 · 2026-06-04
  16. Amazon Zoox to debut robotaxi rides in Austin, Miami later this year · https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/24/amazon-zoox-robotaxi-rides-austin-miami.html · 2026-03-25
  17. Waymo, Zoox and Tesla drive 2025 robotaxi boom · https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/16/waymo-amazon-zoox-tesla-robotaxi-expansion.html · 2025-06-01
  18. TechCrunch — Zoox begins LA testing (April 8, 2025) · https://techcrunch.com/
  19. LA Business Journal — Zoox LA testing coverage · https://labusinessjournal.com/
  20. Westside Current — Zoox LA testing · https://www.westsidecurrent.com/
  21. Electrive — Zoox + Uber mid-2027 LA commercial plan (March 2026) · https://www.electrive.com/
  22. Zoox robotaxi starts operations in San Francisco · https://www.autonomousvehicleinternational.com/news/robotaxis/zoox-robotaxi-starts-operations-in-san-francisco.html · 2025-02-01
  23. NHTSA Part 573 Zoox recall report (campaign 25E037; vulnerable-road-user / e-scooter detection defect, distinct from the April-8 collision recall) · https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25E037-4912.pdf
  24. Zoox opens its Las Vegas robotaxi service to the public · https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/10/zoox-opens-its-las-vegas-robotaxi-service-to-the-public/
  25. Zoox begins free fully-driverless public rides around Las Vegas · https://electrek.co/2025/09/10/zoox-free-driverless-robotaxi-rides-general-public-vegas/
  26. Amazon's Zoox issues software recall after Las Vegas crash · https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/06/amazon-zoox-recall.html
  27. Zoox receives federal exemption for its purpose-built no-steering-wheel vehicle · https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/zooxs-las-vegas-robotaxi-service-moved-closer-to-reality-with-federal-exemption-3410794/
  28. Zoox provides free public rides in parts of SF and Las Vegas · https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/zoox-issues-software-recall-over-lane-crossings/ · 2025-12-23
  29. The Zoox Explorers program is now live in San Francisco (free public early-rider) · https://zoox.com/journal/zoox-robotaxi-in-san-francisco
  30. Zoox to begin offering robotaxi rides to public in San Francisco (free; regulatory status) · https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/18/zoox-to-begin-offering-robotaxi-rides-to-public-in-san-francisco/
  31. Zoox offers free rides during San Francisco public testing · https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/transit/zoox-san-francisco-free-rides-public-testing/article_c09e3ce1-2046-4617-9646-88afa665a658.html
  32. Zoox offers first public autonomous rides in San Francisco · https://www.therobotreport.com/zoox-offers-first-public-autonomous-rides-san-francisco/
  33. Zoox robotaxi begins offering free rides in San Francisco · https://www.kron4.com/news/technology-ai/zoox-robotaxi-san-francisco/
  34. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/zoox-plans-to-put-its-robotaxis-on-the-uber-app-in-vegas-this-year/

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