Why This Approval Is a Game‑Changer Amazon’s autonomous‑vehicle arm, Zoox, has secured the first regulatory exemption from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that allows a steering‑wheel‑free robotaxi to offer paid rides. This milestone is not just a corporate win; it signals a seismic shift in how the United States will regulate and deploy fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) that lack traditional manual controls. The NHTSA’s new exemption pathway, opened in 2025, is specifically designed for domestic AV manufacturers that do not include a steering wheel, pedals, or other c...
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