People view a Zoox self-driving vehicle at the Zoox booth during the CES tech show, Jan. 7, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, file) An Amazon logo is seen at an Amazon event in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Amazon’s Zoox will start giving free robotaxi rides through parts of San Francisco as it accelerates its attempt to challenge Waymo’s early lead in the race to transport passengers in self-driving vehicles.
Main Idea: Amazon’s Zoox is expanding its robotaxi service to parts of San Francisco with free rides, as it tries to catch up with Waymo in self-driving passenger service.
Key Points:
Zoox’s free robotaxi rollout may add more traffic and safety concerns in San Francisco while regulators still review its plan to charge riders.
Amazon and Zoox could give riders a new, low-cost travel option and push faster self-driving competition with Waymo.
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Primary corporate actor behind Zoox and the expansion into San Francisco.
Core company in the story, launching free robotaxi rides and pursuing broader rollout.
Main competitor used as the benchmark for Zoox’s expansion and charging plans.
Cited as a traditional ride-hailing comparator for future paid robotaxi service.
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