Amazon-owned Zoox’s 100-robotaxi limit in Nevada is about to disappear

Nevada’s regulatory cap limiting Zoox to 100 robotaxis expires September 25, allowing the Amazon-owned company to expand its Las Vegas fleet. Zoox began charging for rides there last month after securing a federal exemption for its purpose-built robotaxis, which lack steering wheels and pedals.

The change gives Zoox more flexibility just as Las Vegas becomes a major battleground for autonomous ride-hailing, with Waymo active and Tesla and Uber holding permits. The company’s ability to scale will test whether custom-built AVs can compete with retrofitted vehicles in commercial service.