Zoox receives first Part 555 commercial robotaxi exemption
NHTSA granted Zoox the first Part 555 commercial exemption for a purpose-built robotaxi, permitting a limited fleet of vehicles without conventional driver controls.
Evidence notes
- The exemption permits up to 2,500 Zoox vehicles per year for two years.
- It removes the federal barrier to charging passengers for rides in the purpose-built vehicle.
- Paid service remains subject to applicable state and local approvals and to NHTSA reporting and operating conditions.
Company context
Zoox develops a purpose-built autonomous robotaxi service with its own bidirectional electric vehicle, autonomy stack and rider experience.