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Zoox gets federal nod to launch paid robotaxi service
Zoox, Amazon's autonomous vehicle unit, received a temporary federal exemption to operate its custom-built robotaxi for paid rides. The approval from safety regulators clears the final hurdle for commercial deployment. Zoox plans to launch its paid service in the coming months.
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The exemption is a milestone for Zoox, but the company still faces a long road to profitability and public acceptance in a crowded robotaxi market.
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