AV regulation & tech

NHTSA grants Zoox first commercial robotaxi exemption – pivotal regulatory signal. Waymo faces emergency responder backlash in SF. NJ bill proposes ban on Tesla robotaxis without lidar/radar. STADT:up urban AV project wraps with strong results. Baidu & Lyft testing AVs in London. Uber builds AV empire with 30+ partners (non-ownership model).