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Zoox gets approval to charge for robotaxi rides

Zoox has received approval from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to charge passengers for rides in its autonomous vehicles. These vehicles are notable for lacking traditional steering wheels. This permission marks a significant step for the Amazon-owned company in commercializing its robotaxi service. AI

IMPACT This regulatory milestone for Zoox could accelerate the commercial deployment of autonomous ride-sharing services.

RANK_REASON Regulatory approval for a company to commercialize autonomous vehicle rides. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Zoox gets approval to charge for robotaxi rides

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    Zoox can now charge for rides in its steering-wheel-free robotaxis Zoox just got permission to charge for robotaxi rides in its boxy, steering-wheel-less vehicl

    Zoox can now charge for rides in its steering-wheel-free robotaxis 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 tem…