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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Amazon's Zoox Cleared to Expand Robotaxi Fleet
Caption: Amazon's Zoox Cleared to Expand Robotaxi Fleet. Amazon’s self-driving company Zoox has received approval to deploy up to 5,000 robotaxis across the United States. The temporary exemption allows commercial operations over two years under enhanced federal oversight as the technology continues evolving. Zoox vehicles have no steering wheel or pedals, requiring special approval from federal safety regulators before deployment. The company already operates robotaxi services in Las Vegas and San Francisco while testing in several other cities. The approval strengthens Zoox's position against Alphabet's Waymo, currently the leading player in the American robotaxi market. Earlier this month, Zoox recalled software across 105 vehicles after one robotaxi encountered difficulties navigating through heavy smoke. Federal regulators are developing updated autonomous vehicle safety rules designed for purpose-built driverless vehicles without human controls. Officials say the new framework could accelerate wider deployment of robotaxis while maintaining safety standards across the growing industry. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Motoring,Amazon,Zoox,robotaxi,autonomous vehicles,self-driving cars,U.S.,commercial deployment,federal regulators,autonomous driving,Waymo,Alphabet,Las Vegas,San Francisco,driverless technology,vehicle safety,mobility
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