Amazon’s Zoox Is Expanding Its Robotaxi to San Francisco and Las Vegas — Tesla Should Be Worried

By Joel South Published Mar 24, 10:56AM EDT

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Tesla (TSLA) shares fell 15.31% year-to-date to $379.68 amid thin analyst conviction (44% bullish), while its Amazon (AMZN) subsidiary Zoox operates fully driverless robotaxis in Las Vegas and San Francisco with no safety driver, contrasting Tesla’s January 2026 timeline for removing safety monitors.
Zoox is establishing first-mover advantage in high-profile robotaxi markets as Tesla faces competitive pressure, with prediction markets assigning only 14.5% probability to Tesla launching robotaxis in California by June 30, 2026.
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Amazon’s Zoox Is Expanding Its Robotaxi to San Francisco and Las Vegas — Tesla Should Be Worried — © metamorworks / Getty Images

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN | AMZN Price Prediction) subsidiary Zoox is expanding its fully driverless robotaxi service to San Francisco and Las Vegas, according to a Reuters report today, putting it on a direct collision course with Tesla’s autonomous vehicle ambitions in two high-profile markets.

Amazon’s Emerging Threat to Tesla

Zoox has been methodically building its footprint: the unit launched its first fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Las Vegas and has been testing vehicles across multiple U.S. cities. Critically, Zoox operates with no safety driver, while Tesla is only beginning to remove safety monitors as of January 2026. Prediction markets assign just 14.5% probability to Tesla launching robotaxis in California by June 30, underscoring the gap.

Tesla’s Las Vegas expansion is part of its planned H1 2026 Robotaxi rollout, but the competitive timeline is tightening. Tesla shares are trading at $379.68, down 15.31% year-to-date, and analyst conviction is thin: Only 44% of analysts are bullish, with 17 Hold and 8 Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Reddit sentiment on TSLA sits at a bearish 33.37.

What to Keep an Eye On

Meanwhile, Amazon trades at $208.23 with a consensus analyst target of $280.47 and 63 buy ratings against just 4 holds.

Investors should watch whether Tesla can accelerate its driverless transition before Zoox establishes brand recognition in Las Vegas and the Bay Area. A 247 Wall St analysis published today examines a scenario where Tesla’s stock could fall 70% if its autonomous vehicle lead erodes faster than the market expects. The autonomous race is no longer Tesla’s to lose alone.

About the Author Joel South →

Joel South has been an avid investor and financial writer for over 15 years, publishing thousands of articles analyzing stocks, markets, and investment strategies across multiple leading financial media platforms. He spent 12 years at The Motley Fool, where he worked as an investment analyst and Bureau Chief before ascending to direct the Fool.com investing news desk, overseeing editorial operations and content strategy. During his tenure, Joel co-hosted an investing podcast and became a recognized voice in financial media through numerous TV and radio appearances discussing stock market trends and investment opportunities.

Currently serving as General Manager and Managing Editor at 24/7 Wall Street, Joel has published hundreds of in-depth analyses focusing on large-cap stocks, dividend-paying equities, and market-moving developments. His comprehensive coverage spans earnings previews, price predictions, and investment forecasts for major companies across all sectors—from technology giants and semiconductor manufacturers to consumer brands and financial institutions. Joel's expertise encompasses t fundamental analysis, options market interpretation, institutional investor behavior, and translating complex market dynamics into clear, actionable insights for individual investors.