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Amazon's (AMZN.US) autonomous driving unit Zoox has started testing robotaxis in San Francisco.

Market IntelWednesday, Nov 13, 2024 8:10 am ET

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Amazon's (AMZN.US) autonomous vehicle unit Zoox has started testing its robotaxis in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood and expanded its activities to Las Vegas Boulevard and surrounding areas.

Only Zoox employees can ride during the testing phase, which is not open to the public.

San Francisco is the third city where Zoox is testing its autonomous taxi service after Foster City, California, and Las Vegas.

Zoox plans to open its autonomous taxi service to the public through an early passenger program next year. Selected passengers will ride for free and provide feedback.

San Francisco already has autonomous taxis from Alphabet's Waymo and General Motors' Cruise. But Zoox's autonomous taxis are different because they are manufactured without traditional manual controls.

As for its competitors, Waymo recently launched its autonomous taxi service to everyone in Los Angeles.

Cruise's California license is still suspended due to strict regulatory scrutiny, while Tesla plans to launch its own autonomous taxi called Cybercab by 2027.

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Qwazarius

11/13

$AMZN has reached a new 52-week high.

Anteater_Able

$AMZN There's finally a place where I can shop without breaking the bank! Amazon has launched a new discount store, Amazon Haul, offering a wide range of products all under $20. Amazon Haul is set to launch its U.S. beta version on Wednesday within the Amazon Shopping app. According to the company, "Amazon Haul provides a diverse selection of goods, all priced below $20, and is protected by Amazon's A-to-z Guarantee, ensuring customer satisfaction regardless of whether products are sold by Amazon or one of our trusted partners. The beta version of Amazon Haul is now available for U.S. customers via the latest update to the Amazon Shopping app." Amazon Haul features its own dedicated shopping experience, search function, cart, and checkout system, making it easy for customers to stock up on items at affordable prices. Most items on the platform are priced below $10, with some as low as $1, providing an even greater value. Customers can save even more by increasing their order amounts, with 5% off orders over $50 and 10% off orders over $75. To access Amazon Haul, customers can search for "Haul" in the app's search bar, navigate to it from the main menu icon, or visit www.amazon.com/haul on their mobile browser.

durustakta

$AMZN | (CNBC) - Amazon has launched a new section dedicated to apparel, home items, electronics, and other products priced below $20, aiming to counter the rise of budget-friendly competitors like Temu and Shein. (Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/13/amazon-haul-discount-storefront-debuts-to-take-on-temu-and-shein-.html)

Dynasty__93

$AMZN what's everyone's take on how the market will react to this?

So, let me get this straight... Zoox is making a 'drive' for the top (get it?) while Cruise is still 'parked' due to regulatory issues? Guess you could say Zoox is'steering' clear of those problems

vivifcgb

Expanded testing is one thing, but I still have concerns about the safety of these robotaxis. AMZN needs to reassure us that Zoox is 100% safe before I'll consider using it...

ZhangtheGreat

I'm loving the innovation here! Cybercab by 2027 can't come soon enough! Who's hyped for the future of transportation?! I am!

btcmoney420

This is a huge deal for mobility in SF! More autonomous options mean less traffic and more independence for the disabled and elderly. Kudos to Zoox for expanding access!

Corpulos

How long till we see actual numbers on the revenue impact of Zoox on Amazon's bottom line? Testing is one thing, but when can we expect to see this as a material contributor to AMZN's growth?

deevee12

Yes! San Francisco is my backyard! Can't wait to hop in a Zoox robotaxi next year! AMZN forever!

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