Zoox
Coverage of Zoox in the Nexus archive.
- One robotaxi player has grown its share of users so far in 2026 — and it's not Waymo
Zoox, an Amazon-owned robotaxi service, increased its share of monthly active users to 25% in the first half of 2026, up from 15%, while Waymo's share dropped to 69% from 79%. Zoox expanded operations to Austin, Miami, and expanded areas in San Francisco and Las Vegas, doubling its user base during the period.
- Zoox robotaxi redesign brings big rider upgrades
Zoox has redesigned its robotaxi with comfort and usability upgrades, including improved seating, materials, and features like fluted wireless charging pads and larger cupholders. The updates aim to make the rider experience more relaxing and practical as the service scales beyond early testers.
- Trump's DOT proposes new rules for driverless vehicles
The Trump administration's Department of Transportation proposes updating federal vehicle safety rules to allow autonomous vehicles without brake pedals or steering wheels. The change aims to remove regulatory barriers for companies like Tesla and Zoox, enabling faster deployment of robotaxis. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration supports the move, citing the need to modernize standards for driverless technology.
- Amazon Zoox's latest robotaxi looks (marginally) less like a toy car
Amazon-owned Zoox has introduced a new autonomous vehicle designed for large-scale production. The vehicle is described as looking marginally less like a toy car compared to previous versions.
- Zoox to ramp up production of up to 100 newly upgraded robotaxis a week
Zoox is increasing production of its upgraded robotaxis to up to 100 units per week at its Hayward factory, which has an annual capacity of 10,000 vehicles. The company unveiled design improvements like ergonomic seats, larger cupholders, and a more vivid touchscreen, and plans to expand services to Austin and Miami later this year.
- Amazon's Zoox is overhauling its robotaxi design as it pushes toward paid rides
Amazon's Zoox is redesigning its robotaxi as it prepares to launch paid rides after securing federal approval. The company plans to start large-scale production at its California facility.
- Why Nuro thinks being a robotaxi ‘second mover’ gives it an advantage
Nuro, a former delivery robot company, has shifted to robotaxis in 2024 and partnered with Uber and Lucid to deploy tens of thousands of vehicles across the US, securing hundreds of millions in funding. The company believes being a 'second mover' in the robotaxi space offers strategic advantages over leader Waymo.
- Start with the sensors, then design the rest: How Zoox built its robotaxi
Zoox, acquired by Amazon in 2020, is deploying a purpose-built robotaxi design in Las Vegas and San Francisco, differing from competitors who retrofit existing vehicles. The company emphasizes sensor-first engineering for autonomous vehicles, highlighting distinct requirements for robotaxis compared to human-driven cars.
- Zoox robotaxis to roam in more San Francisco neighborhoods and cover new cities
Zoox, an Amazon-backed robotaxi company, is expanding its San Francisco service area fourfold and introducing operations in Las Vegas, with plans to launch in Austin and Miami. The expansion highlights the company's growth in autonomous vehicle deployment.