Zoox can now charge for rides in its steering-wheel-free robotaxis
Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.Zoox just got permission to charge for robotaxi rides in its boxy, steering-wheel-less vehicles. Zoox’s vehicles are built with passengers in mind, rather than drivers, featuring an interior with two bench seats and sliding doors. Zoox will begin charging fares in Las Vegas next month, according to a press release.
- ▪Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.Zoox just got permission to charge for robotaxi rides in its boxy, steering-wheel-less vehicles.
- ▪Zoox’s vehicles are built with passengers in mind, rather than drivers, featuring an interior with two bench seats and sliding doors.
- ▪Zoox will begin charging fares in Las Vegas next month, according to a press release.
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TransportationCloseTransportationPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TransportationNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsTechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechZoox can now charge for rides in its steering-wheel-free robotaxisUnder the NHTSA exemption, Zoox can deploy up to 5,000 vehicles over the next two years.Under the NHTSA exemption, Zoox can deploy up to 5,000 vehicles over the next two years.by Emma RothCloseEmma RothNews WriterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Emma…
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