Amazon is now offering rides in driverless robotaxis in California
Amazon’s Zoox has obtained a permit to test driverless robotaxis in California, offering rides to employees in Foster City. The autonomous vehicles lack steering wheels and pedals, focusing on safety. Zoox aims to expand services to the public when more government approvals are secured.
Amazon-owned Zoox has been granted a testing permit by the Department of Motor Vehicles and is now providing driverless robotaxi rides in California. These autonomous vehicles were designed for this purpose and didn’t have a steering wheel or pedals. Currently, the service is transporting Zoox employees in Foster City, California. The company conducted extensive testing on private roads to ensure safety and reliability. Zoox plans to expand its service to the general public once it secures additional government clearances.
