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California Robotaxi Law 2028: Up to $10,000 Fines for Emergency Obstructions Over 30 Minutes Under SB 1246

California's new robotaxi law allows local penalties when autonomous vehicles obstruct emergency responders for more than 30 minutes and requires stronger operator support from 2028.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

Tesla Wants Firefighters to Move Its Cybercab With a Touchscreen During Emergencies, but What if They're Wearing Gloves?

Tesla Cybercab rides have begun in Austin, but firefighters question how to move a stalled vehicle. NHTSA is auditing about 1,000 Cybercabs.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

Elon Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi service

Just hours after an event in ​downtown Austin, Texas, to mark the rollout, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened an audit of about 1,000 Cybercab vehicles to ​assess how Tesla determined the cars comply with federal vehicle-safety regulations.

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Nevada Opens The Door To Thousands Of Paid Robotaxis, And Tesla Has The Edge

Tesla, Waymo, and Uber got the green light to start charging for robotaxi rides in the county that’s home to Las Vegas.

InsideEVs · Aug 21

Tesla asked Las Vegas for 5,000 robotaxi permits. Sin City gave it an initial 10, capped the speed at 45mph, and banned airport trips

Nevada capped Tesla's fleet at a fraction of its request and kept it away from Harry Reid airport.

Fortune · Aug 19

Tesla wanted to put 5,000 robotaxis in Las Vegas. Only 10 were approved

The lackluster approval also comes with restrictions

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Here's How Zoox's Robotaxi Safety Testing Will Work

Now that Zoox has approval to charge customers for robotaxi rides, it's released a detailed safety testing framework for its fully self-driving cars.

InsideEVs · Aug 14

Zoox Can Start Charging For Steering Wheel-Free Robotaxis In Las Vegas

Federal regulators grant Zoox a two-year, 2,500-vehicle exemption in Las Vegas, testing how US robotaxi rules handle steering-wheel-free shuttles.

Motor1 · Aug 7

Zoox's Autonomous Pod Without A Steering Wheel Wants Your Money Now

Zoox said that it will start charging for rides in Las Vegas on August 10. It's the first time this kind of vehicle has been put into commercial service.

InsideEVs · Aug 5

NHTSA Grants Zoox Two-Year Exemption From Several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Its Automated Driving System Vehicle

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted automated vehicle company Zoox a temporary exemption from portions of several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) that apply to its automated driving system (ADS)-equipped vehicle. The exemption, published in the Federal Register on July 31, 2026, is effective from July…

Clever Dude · Aug 3