Policy · 6h ago
Amazon's Zoox gets first US nod for driverless robotaxi service
Zoox, Amazon's self-driving subsidiary, received the first U.S. approval to operate paid robotaxis without human controls. The vehicle seats passengers facing inward and can reach 75 mph. The approval comes as Tesla and Waymo expand their autonomous ride services.
Meridian48 take
While a regulatory milestone, Zoox's unique inward-facing design and Amazon backing may give it an edge, but scaling and safety scrutiny remain challenges.
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