TechCrunch Mobility: Zoox prepares for launch and Uber’s AV empire

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Zoox can now charge for rides in its steering-wheel-free robotaxis

Zoox just got permission to charge for robotaxi rides in its boxy, steering-wheel-less vehicles. On Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it has granted the Amazon-owned Zoox a…

Amazon’s Zoox recalls self-driving vehicles amid emergency response issues

The recall is the latest development in a series of reports of autonomous vehicles impeding emergency response efforts.

Zoox issues software recall after a robotaxi got confused by heavy smoke

The recall comes as the top automotive safety regulator in the U.S. has warned AV companies about their vehicles interfering with first responders.