Amazon’s Zoox Robotaxis Are Here but Are Cities and Commuters Ready?
Image Source: About Amazon The world of mobility is undergoing a radical shift, and Amazon’s Zoox is at the forefront. With the launch of its purpose-built, steering wheel-free robotaxi and a production facility capable of building 10,000 units per year, Zoox isn’t just playing catch-up with Tesla or Waymo it’s setting the stage for a new era of autonomous transport. But what does this mean for everyday commuters, urban planning, and the global race toward safer, smarter cities? Let’s break it down. A New Breed of Robotaxi: Built from the Ground Up Unlike many autonomous vehicle (AV) competitors retrofitting existing cars with self-driving tech, Zoox started with a blank sheet. The result? A compact, symmetrical vehicle with no steering wheel,...