Government Approves Driverless Taxis With No Steering Wheel for Paid Rides

Federal regulators approved Amazon's Zoox to charge for rides in self-driving taxis built with no steering wheel, pedals, or mirrors — a first in the U.S. Up to 2,500 vehicles per year for two years. Regulators say safety meets existing standards under extra oversight. Paid rides start in Las Vegas August 2026, if local officials agree.