US regulator advances rules for steering wheel-free autonomous cars

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Federal regulators are allowing robotaxis to operate without steering wheels and potentially brake pedals. Amazon's Zoox vehicles received approval to charge customers for rides in Las Vegas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating rules for autonomous vehicle technology. Concerns about safety data and reporting standards for robotaxis remain. The robotaxi industry is rapidly expanding nationwide with companies like Waymo and Tesla.