Amazon's Zoox Grounds Atlanta Test Fleet Following Toxic Gas Exposure Reports

Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, has grounded its test fleet in Atlanta after workers reported symptoms consistent with toxic gas exposure, according to TechCrunch.

The company launched an internal investigation after a worker submitted a complaint to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the US federal agency responsible for workplace safety enforcement. The complaint prompted Zoox to halt operations of its test vehicles in the city while it examines the reported exposure.

Details of the Investigation Remain Limited

The report did not specify the source of the alleged gas exposure, the number of workers affected, or the specific symptoms reported. It also did not indicate how long the Atlanta fleet would remain grounded or what safety measures, if any, Zoox plans to implement as a result of the investigation.

Zoox has been testing autonomous vehicles in multiple US cities as part of its efforts to develop self-driving technology. Amazon acquired the company in 2020, and it has continued to expand its testing footprint since then.

Further details on the OSHA complaint and the company's findings were not immediately available.