Amazon's Zoox Expands Robotaxi Testing to Austin and Miami

The autonomous vehicle unit aims to refine its technology amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and competitive pressure.

Zoox will deploy retrofitted Toyota Highlanders with safety drivers in business and entertainment districts of the two cities.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Zoox after two incidents of sudden braking led to rear-end collisions.
Waymo and Cruise are also expanding their autonomous vehicle testing in various cities, including Austin.
Zoox plans to use the diverse environments of Austin and Miami to gather unique data for its autonomous system.
The company is not offering public rides in the new locations yet, focusing on refining its technology first.