The decision could expand robotaxi availability because Zoox vehicles lack steering wheels and pedals and require federal approval.
July 30, 2026GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous
DOT Moves to Scrap Brake Pedal Rule for Autonomous Vehicles
The new rule, part of an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to modernize standards for driverless cars, could ease the path for purpose-built autonomous vehicles including Tesla’s Cybercab.
June 25, 2026