Amazon’s Zoox is reported to have received the first U.S. approval to operate paid robotaxis without human controls. Multiple outlets describe the approval as a milestone for fully automated ride-hailing, allowing Zoox vehicles to carry passengers without a driver or manual safety controls onboard. The robotaxi is described as having an inward-facing seating layout, with the vehicle reaching speeds of up to about 75 mph.
The reporting places Zoox’s development in the broader context of self-driving ride services expanding across the United States. It notes that major competitors, including Tesla and Waymo, are also moving to broaden their self-driving offerings, underscoring a rapidly developing market for autonomous transportation.
The sources do not provide additional detail on the specific operating area, regulatory body, launch timeline, or conditions tied to the approval. Overall, the news centers on regulatory clearance for paid deployment of Zoox robotaxis in the U.S. without human controls.
