# Zoox Seeks FMVSS Exemption for Purpose-Built Robotaxi

- slug: zoox-seeks-fmvss-exemption-for-purpose-built-robotaxi
- date: 2026-04-05
- category: Robotics

Zoox has 2M autonomous miles, 350K free riders, and a Uber partnership ready to go. What it still cannot do is charge. NHTSA has until April 10 to decide why that matters.

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