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Zoox can now charge for rides in its steering-wheel-free robotaxis
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Amazon-owned Zoox has received NHTSA authorization to operate a commercial robotaxi service using vehicles without traditional manual controls. The federal exemption permits the deployment of 2,500 autonomous vehicles annually over the next two years.
- 01NHTSA granted a temporary exemption for vehicles lacking steering wheels and pedals
- 02Zoox is now legally permitted to charge passengers for autonomous transport services
- 03Deployment is limited to 2,500 vehicles per year for a two-year duration
- 04The decision marks a significant regulatory milestone for Amazon's autonomous vehicle subsidiary
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Zoox just got permission to charge for robotaxi rides in its boxy, steering-wheel-less vehicles. On Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it has granted the Amazon-owned Zoox a temporary exemption, allowing it to deploy up to 2,500 vehicles annually over the next two years, as reported earlier by Reuters. The NHTSA's decision exempts […]