Zoox is an autonomous ride-hailing service built around a purpose-built robotaxi rather than a converted car. The vehicle has a spacious cabin built for passengers, with no traditional driver seat, and combines AI and precise engineering to give a smooth ride. Riders can book in Las Vegas and San Francisco, and more cities are listed as coming soon. The company also announced that it received the first NHTSA commercial exemption for a purpose-built robotaxi, and it publishes a Zoox Safety Case Framework describing how it approaches safety.
The service is for city residents and visitors who want to spend their travel time on other things instead of driving, such as working, relaxing or socializing. Groups appreciate the cabin layout, and people curious about autonomous technology can take a first ride in Las Vegas or San Francisco. Tourists in Las Vegas looking for an unusual way to get around the Strip area form a natural audience, as do commuters in San Francisco.
The company frames its robotaxi as a workspace, a chill space, a photo booth, a date night or even a nightclub on wheels, which hints at how riders can use the trip. Scenarios include answering email during a commute, riding with friends to dinner, or taking a first autonomous ride as a visitor. Zoox also publishes articles on its technology, such as how it designs audio with intent for safety, and details of its next-generation robotaxi. People interested in joining can explore the careers and team pages to learn about the AI, engineering and computer vision work behind the vehicle.
