Zoox begins employee-only robotaxi tests in Atlanta while expanding Las Vegas service

Amazon-owned Zoox is expanding its driverless robotaxi operations in Atlanta and Las Vegas. In Atlanta, its four-passenger, steering-wheel-free vehicles are beginning tests around Atlantic Station, Woodward and Home Park, with initial rides limited to employees and their guests; a public early-rider program is planned for 2027. In Las Vegas, Zoox has expanded service beyond the Strip into Downtown and the Arts District, introduced redesigned vehicles with lighter interiors and more comfortable seating, and extended daily operating hours to 6 a.m.–3 a.m.; rides are now paid after an earlier free-service period, and service includes destinations such as Harry Reid International Airport, Sphere and T-Mobile Arena. Zoox plans to add access to more major resorts and entertainment venues. The expansion offers another transportation option, though rideshare drivers have raised concerns about competition and reports cite complaints about robotaxis occupying neighborhood charging stations; local officials have described the vehicles as an additional option, not a replacement for existing services.