Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Amazon -backed autonomous robotaxi company Zoox launched public rides for the first time in Las Vegas. The company began offering free rides from select locations on the Las Vegas Strip Wednesday, with plans to expand the range in a span of several months. "The autonomous vehicle industry has made remarkable strides this year, bringing us closer to a future of safer, more accessible mobility. With the launch of our fully driverless ride-hailing service using a purposefully