Zoox Launches Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas

Amazon (company)'s subsidiary, Amazon — Zoox, has officially launched its robotaxi service in United States — Las Vegas, offering free rides to the public in its custom-built, driverless vehicles. This marks Amazon — Zoox's first commercial operation after two years of testing in the city, with plans to expand to United States — San Francisco, United States — Austin, Texas, and United States — Miami. The service aims to compete with established players like Alphabet Inc. — Waymo (a Alphabet Inc. spin-off) and Tesla, Inc., as well as traditional ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft. Amazon — Zoox is manufacturing its unique robotaxis in United States — California, with ambitions to produce up to 10,000 vehicles annually. The initial free rides are intended to familiarize the public with the technology before paid services begin, with pricing expected to be comparable to existing options.