Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, has unveiled a redesigned version of its purpose-built robotaxi ahead of an anticipated expansion into additional markets. The company describes the updated vehicle as the “next evolution,” maintaining its boxy, bidirectional design intended to support mass production. Zoox is currently operating a free robotaxi pilot service in several U.S. cities, including San Francisco, Las Vegas, Austin, and Miami. The new presentation comes as the company prepares for further deployment and, according to reporting, plans to move toward charging for rides once it is able to scale operations. Zoox also indicates that regulatory approval is a factor in its rollout timeline, referring to the need for federal government authorization. The updates are positioned as part of the company’s broader effort to refine the robotaxi offering while expanding availability. Overall, the announcements focus on vehicle changes, operational readiness, and the next steps toward paid consumer service, while highlighting that expansion depends on regulatory review.