Culture & Society

Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next

People view a Zoox self-driving vehicle at the company's booth during the CES tech show, Jan. 7, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) 2026-07-30T16:48:20Z Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from AP says: People view a Zoox self-driving vehicle at the company's booth during the CES tech show, Jan. 7, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) 2026-07-30T16:48:20Z Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake.

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  • Primary source: AP
  • Published: Jul 30, 2026, 4:53 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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