Amazon’s self-driving subsidiary Zoox just dropped a major gearshift in the race for autonomous vehicles! The company unveiled its first dedicated robotaxi production facility in Hayward, California – aiming to pump out 10,000 driverless shuttles annually once fully operational. 🏭⚡
These futuristic taxis (no steering wheel, no pedals – just four comfy inward-facing seats!) could hit Bay Area streets soon, though they’ll need regulatory green lights first. Zoox’s move heats up competition with Tesla’s Austin ridehailing trials and Waymo’s existing services. 🏎️🔋
Hundreds of new local jobs are expected as the plant scales up. “It’s like watching real-life sci-fi unfold,” said a Bloomberg analyst. Meanwhile, U.S. regulators are rethinking safety rules to accommodate these wheel-free wonders. Who’s ready to hail a robo-ride? 🤖✨
