theverge.com·Mar 9, 2026
Zoox, an Amazon-owned company, is expanding its robotaxi testing to Phoenix and Dallas, starting with mapping using retro-fitted Toyota SUVs before advancing to fully autonomous testing with its custom vehicles, while also conducting passenger tests in California.
Zoox's expansion of robotaxi testing to Phoenix and Dallas, utilizing retro-fitted Toyota SUVs for initial manual mapping before advancing to fully autonomous trials with their custom-built vehicles, highlights a strategic move to diversify their testing environments beyond California. For stakeholders, this signifies an opportunity to observe how Zoox adapts to diverse urban landscapes and regulatory conditions, potentially indicating readiness for broader commercial deployment.