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US Approves Zoox Robotaxi Service Amid Safety Data Gaps

7/31/2026

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U.S. regulators approved Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis to begin charging riders after state and local clearance.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is revising rules to allow robotaxis without steering wheels or brake pedals, pending a brake-pedal rule.
Peter Kurdock of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety warned Zoox has not provided data proving safe operation without traditional controls.

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U.S. regulators approved Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis to begin charging riders after state and local clearance.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is revising rules to allow robotaxis without steering wheels or brake pedals, pending a brake-pedal rule.
Peter Kurdock of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety warned Zoox has not provided data proving safe operation without traditional controls.