Zoox to start charging for robotaxi rides in Las Vegas
Nearly a year ago, Zoox opened its robotaxi service to the public in Las Vegas. Now, it is ready to start charging for those rides. The Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle technology company said that starting August 10 it will start charging for rides in Las Vegas, marking the launch of its commercial operations.
- ▪Nearly a year ago, Zoox opened its robotaxi service to the public in Las Vegas.
- ▪Now, it is ready to start charging for those rides.
- ▪The Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle technology company said that starting August 10 it will start charging for rides in Las Vegas, marking the launch of its commercial operations.
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Nearly a year ago, Zoox opened its robotaxi service to the public in Las Vegas. Now, it is ready to start charging for those rides. The Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle technology company said that starting August 10 it will start charging for rides in Las Vegas, marking the launch of its commercial operations. The company has spent years working towards this moment. The Silicon Valley startup was founded in 2014 with a plan to develop a custom-built electric vehicle and the self-driving stack that would drive it, as well as an on-demand ride-sharing app. The company was acquired by Amazon in 2020, and later that year unveiled its robotaxi, a cube-like vehicle equipped with a self-driving system, loads of sensors, and a moonroof, but no steering wheel or pedals.
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