Our Scans · Self-driving vehicles · Weekly Summary

• [New] Emerging players like Moovit, Citymapper, SkedGo, and IoMob capitalize on escalatory tech investments, and the future opportunities in MaaS center on integrating AI-powered predictive routing, open-loop unified payment systems, and Level 4 autonomous vehicle fleets. Precedence Research
• [New] Vehicles and components linked to foreign adversaries create serious risks of surveillance, espionage, and disruption to critical infrastructure - risks that grow as autonomous and connected vehicle technologies become more deeply embedded across the U.S. economy. AUVSI
• [New] The Cybercab is not just another car - it's the first purpose-built, high-volume autonomous vehicle in history, and production is moving faster than almost anyone outside Tesla expected. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] The evolution of vehicle intelligent features in 2026 will revolve around two main directions: the rollout of Level 3 (conditional autonomous driving) and the shift of AI cockpits from simply stacking features to revolutionizing the user experience. Gasgoo Auto News
• STEER Tech will supply the autonomous vehicle and sensor stack for Pliyt's privacy-first ridesharing platform, drawing on deployments across military, airport, warehouse, and logistics sites, with an Alpha prototype due late 2026. Self Drive News
• Waymo will deploy a new autonomous vehicle purpose-built specifically for robotaxi use in partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding subsidiary Zeekr. JD Supra
• Uber is leveraging its drivers as a sensor grid for self-driving tech, detailed in TechCrunch, which could accelerate autonomous vehicle development. Coaio Limited
• The California Department of Motor Vehicles this week adopted new autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations, which will allow AV manufacturers to apply for permits to test and deploy heavy-duty autonomous vehicle technology on California roadways. Overdrive
• Waymo will offer free rides in the Ojai, its purpose-built autonomous vehicle and the first to use the 6th-generation Waymo Driver, to select riders in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Self Drive News
• Retail properties in Waymo's 10 operating cities should already be modeling scenarios where 5 to 15% of customer trips arrive via autonomous vehicle by 2028. The AI Consulting Network
• Trade organizations such as the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association, which advocates for the safe and timely deployment of autonomous driving technology, insist that driverless cars will save lives. The Atlantic
• Tesla plans to spend $25 billion by 2026 to boost its AI, robotaxi, and robotics efforts, including the Optimus robot and the Cybercab autonomous vehicle. Whalesbook
• Widespread autonomous vehicle adoption could reduce parking demand in urban cores by 10 to 30% by 2030, with early impact concentrated in the very cities where Waymo operates today. The AI Consulting Network
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow rapidly with a CAGR of 20.5% throughout the forecast period, fueled by growing disposable incomes, rapid urbanization, rising vehicle production, and increasing investments in electric and autonomous vehicles. Precedence Research
• Uber's autonomous vehicle expansion and core business acceleration position the company to reach $125.24 within 12 months as the technology sector gains momentum and AV monetization begins in 2028. Yahoo Finance
• Autonomous vehicle deployment in controlled environments will double by 2027. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS

Last updated: 25 June 2026