Zoox Receives Federal Green Light to Test Robotaxis on Public Roads
Zoox gets NHTSA approval to test custom-built robotaxis without steering wheels or pedals on U.S. roads.
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Zoox Receives Federal Green Light to Test Robotaxis on Public Roads Zoox robotaxi exemption opens door for public road testing
Federal regulators have granted Zoox an exemption that allows its custom-built robotaxis to operate on public roads, answering a long-standing question around its compliance with U.S. vehicle safety standards. The exemption, issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), marks a significant moment for autonomous vehicle testing in the U.S. and gives Zoox a green light to continue public demonstrations. This move clears regulatory hurdles surrounding the lack of traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals in its self-driving cars. Zoox has maintained that its vehicles meet safety requirements, and this new decision validates its position while closing an earlier investigation into its self-certification process. Image Credits:Zoox How the Zoox exemption fits into NHTSA's AV framework
The NHTSA’s decision to grant the Zoox robotaxi exemption aligns with its newly introduced AV STEP framework. Th…
