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Amazon's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Zoox, has received a crucial exemption from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), allowing it to commercialize its unique, steering-wheel-free robotaxis. This approval permits Zoox to deploy up to 2,500 vehicles annually for the next two years, moving closer to offering paid driverless ride-hailing services in the U.S.
Waymo has officially launched fully driverless robotaxi services in Las Vegas, allowing passengers to experience rides without a human safety driver present. This expansion marks a significant step for the company, with plans to introduce similar autonomous operations in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa next.
Waymo has released updated safety statistics, asserting that its autonomous vehicles demonstrate a significantly safer driving record compared to human-driven cars. The company continues to openly share its data to foster external scrutiny and validation of its robotaxi operations. These figures aim to underscore the advanced safety profile of Waymo's self-driving technology.
