Zoox announces date for charging to ride Las Vegas robotaxis
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Zoox has set a date for when it will charge fares for its robotaxis in Las Vegas.
The Amazon subsidiary announced that on Monday, Aug. 10, Zoox will launch commercial, paid service in the valley.
Fares will be calculated from a base fee, plus distance and travel time from pick-up to drop-off. There could also be destination fees added, such as trips to and from the airport or high-traffic events
The full fare will be visible to users before booking. Distance and time traveled will be calculated based on the best route, and there will be no additional charge if the robotaxi takes a different or longer route.
Zoox announced last week that it received the first-ever commercial exemption for a purpose-built autonomous robotaxi from federal regulators.
Las Vegas is the first city in which Zoox will charge payments. Rides had previously been free since the company launched public service nearly a year ago.
The company also operates autonomous vehicles in San Francisco, Miami, and Austin, Texas.