Amazon’s Zoox gets green light for 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis in the US

Amazon's Zoox has obtained the first US regulatory approval to deploy 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis for paid services. These vehicles operate without any human controls, marking a significant milestone in autonomous transportation. This approval is expected to accelerate the transition toward innovative vehicle designs and could heavily influence future autonomous vehicle policies across the United States. The move establishes Zoox as a pioneer in providing paid autonomous ride-hailing services using vehicles entirely devoid of traditional manual driving interfaces.