Amazon completes robotaxi test with passengers on public roads
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Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) self-driving unit Zoox (ZOOX) announced a successful test of its robotaxi technology on public roads in a statement on Monday.

The company said that a test was conducted utilizing an employee shuttle service in Foster City, California on February 11. Amazon noted that the test marked the first time in history that a âpurpose-built autonomous robotaxi without traditional driving controls carried passengers on open public roads.â The Amazon subsidiary is currently the only purpose-built robotaxi permitted to operate on public roads in California.

âBecoming the first company to operate a purpose-built robotaxi with passengers on open public roads in California is a significant milestone in not only Zooxâs journey, but for the autonomous vehicle industry at large,â Zoox (ZOOX) CEO Aicha Evans said. âToday, with the announcement of the maiden run of our autonomous employee shuttle, we are adding to the progress this industry has seen over the last year and bringing Zoox one step closer to a commercialized purpose-built robotaxi service for the general public.â

The company will continue to utilize the robotaxi for shuttle service at Zoox headquarters, operating at speeds up to 35 miles per hour. A timeline for the service to be offered to the general public was not projected.

Shares of Amazon (AMZN) rose 1.71% in afternoon trading on Monday.
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