Zoox wins final federal approval to begin charging for paid robotaxi rides

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Federal safety regulators granted Zoox a temporary exemption to operate and charge for robotaxi trips. The approval removes the last regulatory blocker for launching a paid service. Zoox’s autonomous vehicles are custom-built for this service and will be deployed under the terms of the exemption. The move increases real-world exposure and scrutiny of the safety and compliance approach. Riders may see expanded service availability, but regulators will likely keep monitoring performance and risk controls.

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