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Zoox Robotaxis Now Legal to Charge | Texas News
Amazon’s Zoox just got federal approval to start charging for self-driving rides—marking a major milestone for the company’s robotaxi ambitions. Designed without steering wheels and with seats facing each other, these vehicles have already delivered over half a million free rides. With a phased rollout capped at 2,500 vehicles in the next few years, Zoox aims to scale to thousands annually, competing head-to-head with Waymo and Tesla. Regulators, including the NHTSA, are fast-tracking rules to support innovation while prioritizing safety—potentially even eliminating brake pedals in the…
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