Zoox has begun testing live robotaxi services in a limited area of San Francisco. The company said in a statement:
Remaining true to our phased approach for new deployments, initial testing for our robotaxi will occur in a focused area: the vibrant SoMa neighborhood in San Francisco. During this testing phase, rides will not be available to the public. Zoox employees can take rides, helping to refine the experience. As testing progresses, we will expand our geofence to include additional neighborhoods throughout the city.
“Zoox is the only company driving a purpose-built robotaxi on public roads without traditional manual controls,” said Jesse Levinson, Co-Founder and CTO. “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 is also planning for an expansion of its geofence and rolling out public ride availability in Las Vegas, including on the Las Vegas Strip, in 2025.
