Zoox has rolled out its robotaxi on the streets of San Francisco and expanded its Las Vegas geofence, significantly expanding operations in California and Nevada.
The company’s CEO, Aicha Evans, said, “Since 2017, our test fleet has autonomously navigated San Francisco streets with a safety driver. Now that we’ve passed all critical safety measures, we are excited to begin testing our robotaxi in this wonderful city.”
Initial testing for the robotaxi will occur in a focused area, particularly the SoMa neighborhood in San Francisco. During this phase, rides will not be available to the public. However, Zoox employees can take rides, helping to refine the experience. As testing progresses, Zoox promises to expand the geofence to include additional neighborhoods throughout the city.
Jesse Levinson, Zoox co-founder and CTO, added, “This expansion marks our third city for our robotaxi operations, following Foster City and Las Vegas. We’ve rigorously tested and validated our AI stack in multiple cities over the last seven years in preparation for the deployment of our robotaxi fleet. From day one, our robotaxis will be leveraging a deep history and understanding of this area.”
Zoox aims to introduce the service to public riders in Las Vegas in 2025. The brand recently introduced the robotaxi in a larger geofence in Las Vegas, including The Strip and surrounding areas. The Strip is one of the most highly trafficked areas in Las Vegas, with complex driving scenarios. With the early rider program, select riders will have the opportunity to ride with Zoox for free.