Amazon-owned Zoox's Robotaxi Limit in Nevada Set to Expire
A regulatory cap limiting Amazon-owned Zoox to 100 robotaxis in Nevada is set to expire on September 25, allowing the company greater flexibility to expand its autonomous vehicle fleet. This development comes as competition intensifies with Waymo launching a commercial service and Tesla and Uber securing permits for driverless ride-hailing services in Las Vegas. Zoox currently operates around 100 custom-built robotaxis across four U.S. cities, primarily in Las Vegas and San Francisco. The company began charging for rides in Las Vegas last month after receiving a temporary exemption from federal motor vehicle safety standards due to the unique design of its vehicles without steering wheels or pedals. Zoox plans to gradually expand its fleet over several months but has not disclosed specific numbers. Meanwhile, other companies are also ramping up their presence: Tesla, Uber, and Waymo have permits that could bring as many as 7,000 robotaxis into Clark County within the next year.
Topics: Nevada regulations robotaxis self-driving cars Zoox expansion