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March 9, 2026
Amazon's Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Phoenix and Dallas
Zoox will start by deploying a fleet of retrofitted Toyota Highlander SUVs, before rolling out its toaster-shaped robotaxis for testing.
TL;DR
- Zoox is expanding autonomous vehicle testing to Dallas and Phoenix.
- Initial testing will use retrofitted Toyota Highlander SUVs with safety drivers.
- The company plans to introduce its robotaxis after mapping the areas.
- Dallas and Phoenix offer diverse weather and complex road networks for testing.
- Zoox has served over 300,000 riders in Las Vegas and San Francisco.
- This expansion brings Zoox's fleet presence to 10 U.S. markets.
- Amazon acquired Zoox for $1.3 billion in 2020.
- Zoox aims to produce 10,000 vehicles annually at its San Francisco Bay Area factory.
- The company plans to open a new 'fusion center' in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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