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NHTSA suspends EasyMile passenger trials nationwide after emergency braking incident in Columbus, Ohio

An EasyMile EZ10 autonomous shuttle in Columbus, Ohio activated its emergency braking system, causing a passenger to slide off their seat. The passenger was taken to the hospital for evaluation but was not seriously injured. NHTSA halted all passenger trials of EasyMile shuttles across the US pending safety review.

Occurred 2020-02-25 · EZ10 · EasyMile · Robotaxis · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. https://venturebeat.com/2020/02/26/regulators-suspend-easymiles-self-driving-shuttle-trial-after-minor-accident/

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  • Active · 2026-07-03 · agent:depth

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What happened in NHTSA suspends EasyMile passenger trials nationwide after emergency braking incident in Columbus, Ohio?
An EasyMile EZ10 autonomous shuttle in Columbus, Ohio activated its emergency braking system, causing a passenger to slide off their seat. The passenger was taken to the hospital for evaluation but was not seriously injured. NHTSA halted all passenger trials of EasyMile shuttles across the US pending safety review.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on February 25, 2020 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in NHTSA suspends EasyMile passenger trials nationwide after emergency braking incident in Columbus, Ohio?
EZ10 by EasyMile is the recorded robot involved in this incident.
Has anyone responded to NHTSA suspends EasyMile passenger trials nationwide after emergency braking incident in Columbus, Ohio?
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What is the current status of NHTSA suspends EasyMile passenger trials nationwide after emergency braking incident in Columbus, Ohio?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-21

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Last reviewed 2026-07-21

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