Amazon's Zoox to debut robotaxis in Austin, Miami later this year as it awaits paid ride approval

Amazon's Zoox self-driving unit is preparing to launch its robotaxi service to some members of the public in Austin and Miami later this year, the company announced Tuesday. Zoox will soon deploy its toaster-shaped robotaxis, which have no steering wheel or pedals, for testing in "a small area" of both cities. Trips will initially be limited to Zoox employees, their family and friends, before the launch of its Explorer program, where the public can join a waitlist to ride in the vehicles. The company has sl ...