Federal regulators let Zoox charge for rides in robotaxis
A limited NHTSA exemption lets Amazon-owned Zoox charge for rides in purpose-built robotaxis without steering wheels or pedals, starting in Las Vegas.
A limited NHTSA exemption lets Amazon-owned Zoox charge for rides in purpose-built robotaxis without steering wheels or pedals, starting in Las Vegas.
NHTSA proposes letting purpose-built driverless vehicles meet federal brake rules without pedals, but the plan is pending and does not authorize nationwide robotaxis.
NHTSA cleared Zoox to seek paid rides in steering-wheel-free robotaxis, but the temporary approval is capped and still requires state and local permissions.
NHTSA says automated vehicles have entered emergency scenes and blocked responders, warning that significant safety concerns could bring investigations or recalls.