"Zoox robotaxis - custom-built all-electric and autonomous vehicles that operate without a steering wheel or pedals - can now be hailed by the public in Las Vegas. But this isn't a commercial service just yet. For now, the Zoox robotaxi service currently offer rides for free. The Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, which launched the free service on Wednesday, has been chugging toward this milestone for years now."
"The company spent six years developing its technology before unveiling its purpose-built, electric, autonomous robotaxis. Zoox then began testing its cube-like vehicles on public streets in Las Vegas in 2023. Initially, the test area was a one-mile loop around the neighborhood where its Las Vegas facilities are located in the southwest region of the city. The testing area inevitably grew to encompass the public streets around its depot, the length of the Strip, and some of the roads adjacent to it."
"Earlier this year, the Foster City, California company launched a Zoox Explorer program - a limited pilot aimed at early public riders, in Las Vegas. Wednesday's launch opens the service up to any adult who downloads the Zoox app on iOS and Android devices. While the new robotaxi service covers the Las Vegas Strip, riders cannot be picked up or dropped off just anywhere."
Zoox built custom all-electric autonomous robotaxis that operate without a steering wheel or pedals. The service launched free rides for the public in Las Vegas, available by downloading the Zoox app on iOS and Android. The company spent six years developing the technology and began street testing cube-like vehicles in Las Vegas in 2023. Testing expanded from a one-mile loop near its southwest depot to cover public streets, the Strip, and adjacent roads. A limited Zoox Explorer pilot ran earlier in the year. Service currently uses five designated pickup/drop-off points and must obtain regulatory approval before charging fares.
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