Zoox wins federal safety exemption to launch commercial robotaxi service

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Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company Zoox has received a temporary exemption from federal safety regulators, clearing the final regulatory hurdle for its robotaxi service. The exemption allows Zoox to charge customers for rides in its purpose-built autonomous vehicles. This marks a significant milestone for the company as it moves from testing to commercial operations. The custom-built robotaxi, designed specifically for autonomous use, will now be able to operate as a paid service following the regulatory green light.

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