# Zoox CEO urges regulation after robotaxi enters Las Vegas fire scene

Zoox CEO Aicha Evans called for clearer autonomous vehicle regulations after one of the company's robotaxis drove into an active fire and rescue scene in Las Vegas. The incident highlights safety gaps in how AVs respond to emergency situations, prompting renewed focus on federal oversight.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/zoox-ceo-says-autonomous-vehicles-need-regulation-after-robotaxi-drove-las-vegas-fire-scene) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:41:46 GMT