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July 31, 2026

Amazon's robotaxi wins key approval

By JOURNAL STAFF

WASHINGTON — Amazon's fully autonomous Zoox vehicles got approval Thursday to begin charging customers for rides in the specially designed cars that feature four inward-facing seats once they secure state and local approval.

It's one of the vehicles federal regulators are clearing the way for to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals. Zoox has already been offering free rides in Las Vegas and San Francisco since last fall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed a rule last month to allow robotaxis to operate without brake pedals, but that proposal is still pending. Zoox and Tesla are working to catch up to the industry-leading Waymo that already operates in multiple cities.


 
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