"Self-Driving Cars Clear Major Hurdle: Robotaxis Get Green Light to Operate Without Human Supervision In a significant breakthrough for the autonomous vehicle industry, regulators have granted exemptions to companies developing robotaxis from the ground up, allowing them to operate without human controls. This milestone marks a major step forward for companies like Waymo and Cruise, which have been working tirelessly to perfect their self-driving technologies. With the exemption in place, these companies can now test and deploy their fully autonomous vehicles on public roads, paving the way for a future where ride-hailing services are powered by robots rather than humans. As the industry continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with autonomous technology, this development is being hailed as a major victory for companies seeking to revolutionize the way we travel."
The exemption from rules requiring human controls marks a milestone for companies developing robotaxis from the ground up.
