Zoox to ramp up production of up to 100 upgraded robotaxis weekly

These updates are designed to improve the rider experience and communication, making rides feel calmer and more intuitive. The refreshed design is considered production-intent and will be manufactured at Zoox's Hayward, California factory. The company stated that these vehicles will join its fleet across existing markets and become available to the public later this year, pending regulatory approval.

Zoox has submitted a petition to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) seeking temporary exemptions from certain federal safety standards that are predicated on the assumption of a human driver and traditional controls. The company is currently offering free robotaxi rides in limited areas of Las Vegas and San Francisco to gather rider feedback.

Zoox has plans to expand its service areas to Austin and Miami later this year. While its factory has the capacity to produce over 10,000 vehicles annually, Zoox indicated it is ramping up production deliberately and in phases to align with consumer demand and regulatory requirements.