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Zoox expands its Las Vegas robotaxi service to downtown and the Arts District, with longer hours and updated vehicles
Amazon-owned Zoox says riders can now book robotaxi trips in downtown Las Vegas and the Arts District, with service running 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily and updated vehicles joining the fleet.
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What Zoox announced
Zoox, the Amazon-owned robotaxi company, is extending its Las Vegas service area into downtown and the Arts District, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. The company announced the change Thursday and said riders can now book trips to locations in both areas.
Along with the larger service map, Zoox is introducing updated vehicles and increasing its daily service hours, according to the Review-Journal. Service will now run from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. every day.
What changes for riders
New downtown and Arts District stops
Zoox service is available at locations including Harry Reid International Airport, Sphere, Area15 and several resorts on the Strip, the Review-Journal reported. Downtown Las Vegas and the Arts District now join that list of places riders can book trips to.
Longer hours and updated vehicles
The new daily window of 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. applies to the company's Southern Nevada service. Zoox said the updated vehicles feature a lighter interior and added comfort, according to the Review-Journal.
Inside the pods
Zoox robotaxis are four-seat pods with carriage-style seating, meaning two seats on each side that face each other. The purpose-built vehicles are bi-directional and can reach speeds of up to 75 mph, the Review-Journal reported. Passengers can charge their phones and use touch screens inside the vehicle to control the temperature and music.
How Zoox got here
Zoox has been operating in Southern Nevada since 2019 from a 190,000-square-foot headquarters in the southwest valley, according to the Review-Journal. The company first carried out test rides to collect data before opening its service to the public.
Zoox has offered rides in Las Vegas since September 2025 and launched paid rides in August, the Review-Journal reported. Between its Las Vegas and San Francisco operations, the company recently passed 1 million riders. For more on projects and businesses reshaping the valley, see our development coverage.
What the CEO said
Zoox CEO Aicha Evans said in a statement that the autonomous vehicle industry had made "remarkable strides" this year. "Las Vegas is a city famous for unforgettable moments, and it is the ideal location for our debut," Evans said, as quoted by the Review-Journal.
Grand Prix partnership ahead
Zoox has signed a multi-year deal with the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix and will act as the race's official ride-hailing partner, the Review-Journal reported. Starting in 2027, the company plans to offer rides to and from the race.
The Review-Journal also reported that the Grand Prix returns to Southern Nevada next week for the race's fourth edition. Zoox rides to and from the race are not set to begin until 2027, and the Review-Journal did not report details on how those rides would be booked or priced.
What to watch next
- Zoox is rolling out its updated vehicles with a lighter interior and added comfort, according to the Review-Journal.
- The Las Vegas Grand Prix returns next week for its fourth edition, the Review-Journal reported.
- Starting in 2027, Zoox plans to offer rides to and from the Las Vegas Grand Prix as the race's official ride-hailing partner under a multi-year deal.
