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Santa Monica Council Approves Negotiations for Amazon Autonomous Vehicle Parking Deal

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 19
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What happened

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The Santa Monica City Council voted 6-0 to authorize city staff to continue negotiations with Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, and to enter into a license agreement if terms are reached. The agreement would allow Zoox to stage and store up to 150 robotaxis in city-owned parking facilities, such as the Main Library parking structure and the Kiss-and-Ride lot. The arrangement would follow standard license protocol and indemnify the city for incidents involving Zoox vehicles.

From smdp.com

Why it matters

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The city expects the license agreement with Zoox to generate $500,000 or more annually in new recurring revenue, which Zoox would pay on a per-space basis. The deal involves utilizing existing, unused parking capacity within the city's infrastructure for autonomous vehicle operations.

From smdp.com

Who's involved

  • AmazonOwner of Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company involved in the agreement.
  • city councilLegislative body that voted to authorize negotiations and license agreements.
  • Santa MonicaThe city where the parking agreement with Zoox is being negotiated.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Santa MonicaSpeculative

    The city might generate new recurring revenue from the license agreement for parking space use.

  • city councilSpeculative

    The city might increase its revenue through the pilot agreement with Zoox.

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