Zoox, acquired by Amazon in 2020, will begin offering paid autonomous rides in Las Vegas on August 10 following an NHTSA exemption that permits operation without human controls for up to 2,500 vehicles annually. The company previously provided free rides in Las Vegas, San Francisco, Austin, and Miami using purpose-built electric vehicles lacking steering wheels and pedals. Sources confirm the exemption enables monetization but differ on its exact issuance date.