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Zoox Robotaxi at Las Vegas

Zoox's purpose-built bidirectional autonomous robotaxi, designed from scratch without a steering wheel or pedals and featuring carriage-style seating for four passengers (two facing forward, two backward). [Amazon](/companies/amazon) acquired [Zoox](/companies/zoox) in June 2020 for approximately $1.3 billion. The vehicle is battery-electric with a 133 kWh pack and a manufacturer-claimed top speed of 120 km/h.

On August 10, 2026, Zoox launched its first-ever paid commercial ride-hailing service in [Las Vegas](/locations/las-vegas-nevada-usa) under NHTSA's temporary exemption allowing up to 2,500 vehicles annually for two years. Free demonstration rides continue in [San Francisco](/locations/san-francisco-california-usa). Zoox has issued three NHTSA software recalls in 2025 for unexpected braking, a Las Vegas collision, and unnecessary lane-crossings.

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Footage

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Operator: Zoox (Amazon). On August 10, 2026, Zoox launched its first-ever PAID commercial ride-hailing service in Las Vegas, following NHTSA's July 30 temporary exemption allowing up to 2,500 vehicles annually for two years. Rides are priced competitively with other rideshare services.

Previously operated as a free demonstration service for employees, vetted guests, and early riders from 2024. Las Vegas is the site of the April 8, 2025 collision (unoccupied Zoox robotaxi struck by a passenger car) that prompted the 270-vehicle May 2025 software recall.

Key facts

Service type
FREE public demonstration rides (not yet paid commercial)
Vehicle
Purpose-built robotaxi (no wheel/pedals)
Paid commercial
Planned 2026 (pending federal approval)

Exposure

Customer segment
consumer
Scale tier
undisclosed

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Zoox Robotaxi at Las Vegas.

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Trust tier
Machine verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-21
Model
Zoox Robotaxi
Company
Zoox
Location
United States/Nevada/Las Vegas
Operator
Zoox
Status
operational
Operator type
maker operated
Scale at site
undisclosed
Site environment
outdoor
Location precision
verified coordinates
First seen
2024-11-01
ID
ef28eb49-cc5a-498d-9f5a-6855aa478977

Timeline

  1. Nov 2024
    First recorded
    Zoox Robotaxi first documented operating at Las Vegas.
  2. May 2026
    created
  3. Aug 2026
    Current status: operational, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

Claimed vs. verified

Zoox claims 100 Zoox Robotaxi units in the field. DEPLOY has independently verified 19 deployment sites and 229 units.

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Verifications (1)

Sources (10)

  1. Zoox demo rides on the Las Vegas Strip · https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/30/zoox-custom-robotaxis-are-finally-coming-to-san-francisco-and-las-vegas · 2024-10-30
  2. Free public rides in SF + Las Vegas; paid planned 2026 · https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/amazon-robotaxis-software-recall · 2025-12-23
  3. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25E037-4912.pdf
  4. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/10/amazons-zoox-jumps-into-us-robotaxi-race-with-las-vegas-launch-.html
  5. https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/10/zoox-opens-its-las-vegas-robotaxi-service-to-the-public/
  6. https://electrek.co/2025/09/10/zoox-free-driverless-robotaxi-rides-general-public-vegas/
  7. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/06/amazon-zoox-recall.html
  8. https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/zooxs-las-vegas-robotaxi-service-moved-closer-to-reality-with-federal-exemption-3410794/
  9. Robotaxis: The latest developments · https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/robotaxi-waymo-motional-zoox-tesla-uber-lyft/759895/ · 2026-09-15
  10. 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
Methodology: Verified · 10 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21

Verification posture

Verified

High confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-21

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: av

Sources by quality tier

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unclassified
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Industry publication
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Regulatory filing

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Common questions

What is the Zoox Robotaxi deployment at Las Vegas?
Zoox Robotaxi, built by Zoox, is recorded as a deployment at Las Vegas on the DEPLOY registry. Zoox operates the deployment directly.
Who operates Zoox Robotaxi at Las Vegas?
Zoox, the manufacturer of Zoox Robotaxi, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the Zoox Robotaxi deployment at Las Vegas go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting November 1, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the Zoox Robotaxi deployment at Las Vegas?
No active incidents affecting this deployment are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Absence of recorded incidents is not a guarantee no incident occurred; DEPLOY records only sourced incidents and suppresses retracted ones.

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