Overview
- Zoox began commercial, paid robotaxi pickups and drop-offs at Harry Reid International Airport on Thursday, operating designated curb locations at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
- The company is running roughly 65 purpose-built, four-seat robotaxis in Las Vegas and started charging fares on August 10 after receiving regulatory clearance.
- Federal regulators granted Zoox a two-year exemption on July 31 that waives certain vehicle-standard rules for up to 2,500 vehicles and requires enhanced incident reporting to NHTSA.
- Zoox’s vehicles lack traditional controls such as a steering wheel and pedals, use lights and audio cues to help riders find cars, support Bluetooth pairing, and fit about one piece of luggage per passenger when full.
- Other firms hold Nevada Transportation Authority permits to deploy thousands of robotaxis in Clark County but still need Clark County Department of Aviation approval for airport service, and Zoox’s rollout will feed data that could shape future federal and local rules.