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Zoox Offers Free Robotaxi Rides in SF
18 Nov
Summary
- Zoox is offering free robotaxi rides in San Francisco neighborhoods.
- This launch follows a similar service rollout in Las Vegas.
- Zoox aims to compete with Waymo in the autonomous vehicle market.
Amazon's autonomous vehicle company, Zoox, has begun offering free robotaxi rides to select users in various San Francisco neighborhoods. This initiative follows the company's recent launch of a similar service in Las Vegas, signaling an aggressive push to gain ground in the competitive self-driving car market.
The expansion into San Francisco, a key battleground for autonomous technology, is a crucial milestone for Zoox. While Waymo has been charging for rides in Phoenix for five years and recently received approval to do so in San Francisco, Zoox is currently offering complimentary trips as it works towards securing its own fare-charging permits.
Zoox's ambition extends beyond San Francisco, with plans to deploy its fleet in other major cities like Austin and Miami. To support this growth, Amazon has invested in a high-tech manufacturing plant in Hayward, California, designed to produce up to 10,000 robotaxis annually, underscoring the company's long-term commitment to autonomous transportation.
