The US has taken a significant step towards autonomous transportation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) granting Zoox a temporary exemption to commercially deploy its steering wheel-free robotaxis. This exemption is a major milestone for the company and the industry as a whole.
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The NHTSA exemption allows Zoox to deploy up to 2,500 of its autonomous pods per year for paid rides, paving the way for a new era in transportation. Zoox's autonomous pods are designed without steering wheels, relying on advanced autonomous systems to navigate roads and transport passengers safely.
