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Stocks· August 01, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Amazon (AMZN) Wins First US Approval For Commercial Driverless Robotaxis
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Amazon subsidiary Zoox received the first U.S. federal approval to deploy a commercial, driverless robotaxi service without traditional human controls. The approval from NHTSA allows Zoox to begin commercial operations in Las Vegas, subject to state level requirements. This is the first time a fully autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals has been cleared for commercial ride hailing in the U.S. For Amazon.com, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AMZN), Zoox represents a move into autonomous ride...
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