Las Vegas
Public ridersZoox in Las Vegas: public on Strip; paid from Aug 10, 2026; Harry Reid airport since Sept 3, 2026.
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Zoox robotaxi (2026): where it carries riders and how to ride
Zoox's purpose-built robotaxi seats four, facing each other, with no driving controls and no front or back. It takes paying riders in Las Vegas and free waitlist riders in San Francisco; in Austin and Miami, rides are limited to Zoox employees and their families and friends. Zoox does not sell it to consumers.
Where the Zoox robotaxi carries riders
San Francisco
Public ridersZoox in San Francisco: public waitlist, free.
Austin
Employees onlyZoox in Austin: employees plus family and friends — not open to the public.
Miami
Employees onlyZoox in Miami: employees plus family and friends since April 23, 2026 — not open to the public.
The Zoox robotaxi and how to ride it
The vehicle
- Seats
- 4
- Steering wheel
- None
- Pedals
- None
- Drives both ways
- Yes: front and back are identical
- Doors
- Automatic doors.
- Luggage
- No trunk; luggage rides on the cabin floor, with room for at least one piece per rider.
- Top speed
- 75 mph
- Note
- Seats face each other in two rows.
- Built at
- Zoox's serial production facility in Hayward, California.
How to ride
- App
- Zoox app
- Riders
- Up to four riders.
Production
- Zoox opened its serial production facility in Hayward, California.
- Zoox unveiled the production-intent version of the robotaxi, with new units to join the fleet later in 2026.
How many there are
Each count says exactly what it measures; registered, authorized and in-service vehicles are different quantities.
- Zoox does not publish how many robotaxis it operates.
Regulatory status
- NHTSA Part 555 exemption: Granted. Exempts the robotaxi from parts of eight Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards from July 31, 2026 through July 31, 2028 (Federal Register 2026-15485). It allows up to 2,500 exempted vehicles in any 12-month period: a ceiling, not a fleet count.
- Nevada Transportation Authority permit AVNC 001, Sub 5: Issued. Limited Zoox to 100 fully autonomous vehicles in the 12 months following its original permit of September 25, 2025.
Can you buy a Zoox robotaxi?
No. Zoox owns and operates its robotaxis for its own ride-hail service.
Announced next steps
- Zoox rides to become bookable on the Uber app, in Las Vegas later in 2026 and in Los Angeles in 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where can you ride the Zoox robotaxi?
The Zoox robotaxi takes public riders in Las Vegas and San Francisco, operated by Zoox. In Austin and Miami, rides are limited to Zoox employees and their friends and family.
How do you ride the Zoox robotaxi?
Book through the Zoox app. Up to four riders.
How many Zoox robotaxis are there?
Zoox does not publish how many robotaxis it operates.
What is the Zoox robotaxi's regulatory status?
NHTSA Part 555 exemption (July 31, 2026): Granted. Exempts the robotaxi from parts of eight Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards from July 31, 2026 through July 31, 2028 (Federal Register 2026-15485). It allows up to 2,500 exempted vehicles in any 12-month period: a ceiling, not a fleet count. Nevada Transportation Authority permit AVNC 001, Sub 5 (August 28, 2026): Issued. Limited Zoox to 100 fully autonomous vehicles in the 12 months following its original permit of September 25, 2025.
Can you buy a Zoox robotaxi?
No. Zoox owns and operates its robotaxis for its own ride-hail service.
What's next for the Zoox robotaxi?
Announced March 11, 2026: Zoox rides to become bookable on the Uber app, in Las Vegas later in 2026 and in Los Angeles in 2027. These are announcements, not launch dates.
Sources and method
- Federal Register (NHTSA), FR Doc. 2026-15485 July 31, 2026
- Zoox Journal July 30, 2026
- Zoox: Know your ride accessed September 26, 2026
- Zoox Journal March 14, 2024
- Zoox: Las Vegas airport accessed September 26, 2026
- Zoox Journal June 18, 2025
- Zoox Journal June 24, 2026
- Nevada Transportation Authority August 28, 2026
- Zoox Journal March 11, 2026
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