Posted on: March 11, 2026, 05:21h.
Last updated on: March 11, 2026, 05:22h.
- Pending regulatory approval, Zoox robotaxis may be available on the Strip via the Uber app as early as this summer
- Right now, Zoox rides only emanate at Resort World via the Zoox app
- Though the rides are free, wait times regularly exceed 45 minutes
Las Vegas tourists may soon get to book Zoox robotaxis through the Uber app, via a partnership Uber announced March 11 with the Amazon‑owned robotaxi company. Pending federal regulatory approval, the partnership would integrate Zoox’s autonomous vehicles into Uber’s platform beginning this summer in Las Vegas, with L.A. expected to follow in 2027.
Zoox has offered limited free rides to the public in Las Vegas as part of ongoing testing. The rides emanate at Resorts World and stop at AREA15, Topgolf, New York-New York, and Luxor — with stops at the Sphere and T-Mobile announced but not yet active.
The weekend wait time for a free Zoox ride from Resorts World is routinely reported to be 45 minutes or more after making a reservation.
Under the partnership, Uber would match riders with Zoox robotaxis on eligible trips. Riders would also retain the option to book directly through the Zoox app. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi described Zoox as an “ideal partner,” citing the company’s autonomous‑driving technology and safety focus.
Before launching paid service, Zoox must obtain exemptions from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, which assume traditional vehicle controls and equipment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently accepting public comments on Zoox’s exemption request through April 10.
Zoox — founded in 2014 and acquired by Amazon in 2020 — enters a growing U.S. robotaxi market led by Waymo, which operates fully autonomous service in 10 cities. Uber currently partners with 25 autonomous‑vehicle operators worldwide, including Waymo in Atlanta and Austin and China’s Baidu, which plans to begin testing in London this year.
Goldman Sachs projects that the number of robotaxis in the U.S. could grow from 1,500 today to more than 35,000 by 2030, representing an estimated 8% of the rideshare market.
Not Without Speedbumps
Zoox’s testing has not been without its problems. Last April, a robotaxi from the company rear-ended an occupied car on an unidentified Las Vegas freeway. No injuries were reported, a voluntary recall of 270 vehicles was implemented, and a software issue was identified and corrected.
In addition, a video posted online in January showed a Zoox self-driving taxi stalled for several minutes in the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue. A video posted to social media showed the taxi moving forward and backward slightly without exiting the intersection, even when traffic began moving.
“Safety is foundational at Zoox,” the company said in reaction to the incident. “We are aware of this incident and are looking into it. We remain committed to continuously learning and improving our service.”
