# Amazon-owned Zoox reportedly plans paid US robotaxi service

2026-08-06T11:41:05+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk

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Amazon-owned Zoox reportedly plans to start a paid robotaxi service in the United States next week, according to NDTV Profit. The report does not provide details about the launch location or service scale. Robotaxi operators remain under regulatory scrutiny over safety. Authorities are examining how such vehicles handle emergencies and interact with other drivers. The report names no specific incidents, jurisdictions, regulatory decisions or timelines. It also gives no indication that safety concerns involving Zoox have been settled.

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- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/robotaxi-race-heats-up-amazons-zoox-to-launch-paid-rides-in-us-next-week-11871008#publisher=newsstand>

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