Zoox can now charge for rides in its steering-wheel-free robotaxis
The Verge Emma Roth
Amazon-owned Zoox received NHTSA approval to charge for robotaxi rides in its steering-wheel-free vehicles. The exemption permits deployment of up to 2,500 vehicles annually over two years and waives requirements for traditional controls like steering wheels, pedals, and mirrors. Zoox can now operate paid passenger services with its purpose-built autonomous vehicles that lack driver controls.
Why it matters
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 […]
