Amazon's Zoox Prepares for Commercial Robotaxi Launch and Uber's AV Empire Expands

Zoox, an Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle developer, is set to launch commercial robotaxi rides, while Uber's autonomous vehicle empire continues to grow with new partnerships and investments.

Zoox to Start Charging for Robotaxi Rides in Las Vegas

The Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company will begin charging for rides in Las Vegas starting August 10, marking the launch of its commercial operations.

Zoox Clears Final Federal Hurdle to Launch Paid Robotaxi Service

Zoox, an Amazon-owned company, has received a temporary exemption from federal safety regulators, allowing it to charge customers for rides in its custom-built robotaxi. The exemption marks a significant milestone for the company and the future of autonomous mobility.

Zoox Issues Software Recall After Robotaxi Gets Confused by Heavy Smoke

Zoox has issued a software recall after one of its robotaxis struggled to navigate a smoke-filled emergency fire scene in June, highlighting the challenges of developing self-driving cars that can handle complex situations.

US Government Proposes Removal of Brake-Pedal Requirement for Autonomous Vehicles

The Trump administration's Department of Transportation has proposed new changes to federal vehicle regulations, allowing companies to skip including brake pedals in vehicles designed to be driven exclusively by automated driving systems. This move is expected to boost the development of autonomous vehicles, particularly for companies like Tesla and Zoox.

Trump Administration Proposes Axeing Brake-Pedal Requirement for Autonomous Vehicles

The proposal could clear a major regulatory hurdle for companies like Tesla and Zoox, but raises concerns about safety and accountability.

Tesla FSD Scrutiny Grows as NHTSA and NTSB Investigate Fatal Crash

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system faces increased scrutiny as the NHTSA and NTSB investigate a fatal crash. Meanwhile, Waymo expands its robotaxi fleet and partnerships.

Trump Admin Proposes Axing Brake-Pedal Requirement for AVs in Boost for Tesla

The Trump administration's Department of Transportation has proposed new changes to federal vehicle regulations that would allow companies to skip including brake pedals in autonomous vehicles, giving Tesla a boost.

Zoox Upgrades Robotaxi for Commercial Service

In preparation for a commercial launch, Zoox has upgraded its robotaxi with improvements to comfort, function, and design, including a new color palette, ergonomic seating, and enhanced safety features.

China's Dominance in Robotaxis Revealed by New Scorecard

A new benchmarking system evaluates and ranks autonomous vehicle companies, showing China's strong presence in the robotaxi market.

Robotaxi Companies Refuse to Reveal Remote Assistance Usage

Despite having commercially deployed robotaxis, autonomous vehicle companies are hesitant to share information about how often their remote staff intervene to guide vehicles. Senator Ed Markey is calling for a federal investigation into these companies' use of remote assistance workers.