Tesla challenged by Amazon’s Zoox robotaxi
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- 11/09/2025 17:07
Las Vegas is now home to Zoox, a unique yet powerful player in the race for autonomous vehicles.
A subsidiary of e-commerce giant Amazon, Zoox has officially launched a fully autonomous robotaxi service, placing the brand in direct competition with Waymo, Tesla, and Uber in a rapidly expanding market.
What sets Zoox apart from its competitors is its radically different approach. Instead of retrofitting existing cars with autonomous technologies, Zoox has designed its vehicles specifically for passenger transport without a driver. The angular electric shuttles have no steering wheel or pedals. Inside, two rows of seats face each other, allowing passengers to look at one another, while the vehicle can move in both directions thanks to a bidirectional control system. This configuration frees up a large cargo space that can also be used for deliveries. Each car can accommodate up to four passengers and operate for about 16 hours on a single charge.
To use the service, simply go through the Zoox app, available on iOS and Android. For now, rides are free and limited to iconic locations on the Las Vegas Strip. Zoox plans to gradually expand its network throughout the city.
A Major First
The company has also become the first American operator to receive an exemption from federal safety standards for a vehicle without a steering wheel, a breakthrough that allows its futuristic design to operate on public roads.
Production remains modest for now, with one vehicle coming off the line each day, but Zoox aims to reach 10,000 robotaxis per year. This year, about 50 vehicles will be deployed between Las Vegas and San Francisco.
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The launch of Zoox comes at a time when competition is intensifying. Waymo is already operating hundreds of thousands of paid rides each week in five U.S. cities, while Tesla has launched its robotaxi program in Austin and California. With its custom-designed vehicles and unique approach, Zoox is proving it is ready to become a serious competitor in a market where every technological advance matters.
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