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Zoox, Amazon and Robotaxi

Amazon's Zoox robotaxi unit clears regulatory hurdle, safety probe
Amazon's Zoox has been granted an exemption by federal vehicle safety regulators that will pave the way for demonstration of its driverless robotaxis. As part of the move, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed a 2023 probe into Zoox's self-certification process.
Amazon’s Zoox gets green light to launch Robotaxi service
Zoox secures NHTSA exemption to launch its steering wheel-free robotaxis, paving the way for autonomous ride services in major U.S. cities this year.
Amazon’s Zoox driverless car gets clearance from US regulator
The decision is a boost for Zoox, which in June opened a robotaxi production facility in California where it plans to eventually churn out 10,000 purpose-built robotaxis a year.
How the Amazon Zoox first robotaxi will work
The world's first taxis appeared in ancient Rome. First they were chariots. Later they were replaced by horse-drawn carriages, and then by cars. Progress does not stand still, so the sphere of people's transportation is also undergoing changes.
Amazon's Zoox gets green light for robotaxi tests
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted Amazon-owned company, Zoox, an exemption to demonstrate its custom-built robotaxis on public roads.
Amazon's Zoox robotaxis granted exemption from certain safety standards
Zoox (ZOOX) robotaxis have been granted demonstration exemption from federal safety requirements involving traditional manual driving controls such as steering wheels and brake pedals. This marks the first exemption from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for
Amazon’s Zoox Taxi Is Clear To Operate Without A Steering Wheel Or Pedals
Zoox, Amazon’s driverless taxi venture, has been cleared by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to deploy its current fleet of steering wheel-less electric pods for ...
Zoox’s Las Vegas robotaxi service moved closer to reality with federal exemption
Zoox’s plans to launch its robotaxi service in Las Vegas received a green light this week from federal transportation ...
Zoox is in the clear.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was certifying Amazon’s robotaxi service for demonstration ...
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Zoox to provide robotaxi service to Area15 in Las Vegas
Area15 has inked a partnership deal to provide robotaxi rides to guests of the Las Vegas immersive entertainment district.
Did Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Backfire?
Survey data shared exclusively with WIRED suggests that Tesla’s newest autonomous driving technology has freaked out some ...
Waymo Plots a Robotaxi Launch in Dallas For 2026
Alphabet-owned robotaxi company Waymo is expanding its robotaxi offering to Dallas, Texas, next year with a new partnership.