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Amazon's robotaxi unit Zoox testing in Dallas, mapping city since March
By Charles Nichelson at NBC DFW
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company, is coming to North Texas. The company contacted state regulators to let them know that autonomous testing of their fleet, with a safety operator, will commence this month. The fleet is only twelve vehicles. Zoox says they've also worked with city officials on fir
Key takeaway Tesla's robotaxis are available in Dallas, but only north of I-30.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The arrival of Zoox's autonomous vehicle testing in Dallas brings new attention to the region's growing role in the development of self-driving technology. As the company begins mapping the city, Fort Worth residents may wonder when similar testing will come to their own streets. With the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex serving as a hub for innovation, it's likely only a matter of time before autonomous vehicles are tested in Fort Worth, potentially bringing new opportunities for collaboration with institutions like Texas Christian University. The fact that Zoox has already worked with city officials in Dallas on first responder training suggests that the company is committed to building strong relationships with local governments, which could bode well for future expansion into neighboring cities like Fort Worth. As the autonomous vehicle landscape continues to evolve in North Texas, Fort Worth will be an important city to watch.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
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What is this story about? Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company, is coming to North Texas. The company contacted state regulators to let them know that autonomous testing of their fleet, with a safety operator, will commence this month. The fleet is only twelve vehicles. Zoox says they've also worked with city officials on fir
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