The move comes as the company takes on multiple growth initiatives during China’s post-COVID 19 recovery.
Zoox started in 2014 with the vision of purpose-built, zero-emissions vehicles designed for autonomous ride-hailing, along with an end-to-end autonomy software stack.
The company said that due to COVID-19, cabs are are needed more than ever for leisure and commuting.
The preliminary layoffs were confined customer support and recruiting teams. The most recent layoffs will affect employees across all divisions.
Thuan Pham's resignation comes as the company is reportedly poised lay off 20% of its staff.
In mid March, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that high impact areas like Seattle were experiencing a 60% to 70% decrease in bookings.
Experts offer consumers and companies advice on how limit the spread of the coronavirus in rental and ride-hailing vehciles.
In Brazil, the local vehicle leasing business has dropped by 25%, while the Brazilian car rental industry has taken a 90% hit.
The State of Delhi announced a lockdown that forbids the use of public transit and taxis.
The move comes as the world continues to grip with the COVID-19 pandemic.