Global Scans · Driverless · Weekly Summary

• [New] Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car division, has announced plans to launch its fully autonomous taxi service in London by 2026. Techloy
• [New] Waymo has announced plans to launch its fully autonomous, driverless ride-hailing service in London by 2026. Self Drive News
• [New] Waymo robotaxis are coming to Europe in 2026 in the US company's latest expansion after Japan, set to bring California's driverless tech to London. Currently, by AT&T
• [New] The impending autonomous vehicle revolution could create 38,000 UK jobs. The Guardian
• [New] In the year 2026, the industry size of autonomous AI and autonomous agents is assessed at USD 11.79 billion. Research Nester
• [New] By 2030-2035, for urban journeys including airport to city and city-to-city short hops, fully autonomous air taxis or with minimal human pilot intervention will be an accepted option in several parts of the world. OnlySky
• [New] The value chain for fully driverless heavy-duty fleets could generate $600 billion in revenue by 2035 across China, Europe, and the United States. ytd2525
• [New] Companies involved in advanced sensor technology, such as Luminar Technologies for LiDAR (though Tesla currently favors vision-only), and Mobileye, an Intel subsidiary, supplying ADAS chips to numerous automakers, could see increased demand as the autonomous driving industry matures. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] If spending is deployed wisely, Japan could achieve a more autonomous growth trajectory - one less vulnerable to external factors such as US tariff policies or BOJ rate hikes. EMEA
• [New] Wayve, a specialist in embodied AI for autonomous driving, could be in line to raise as much as $2 billion in its next funding round. Robotics & Automation News
• [New] The group, Safe Autonomous Vehicles Everywhere in the United States, says its goal is to ensure that new self-driving technology will save lives instead of doing harm. Wired
• Elon Musk introduces Tesla's highly anticipated autonomous robotaxi, Cybercab, priced under $30,000, and reveals plans for full self-driving features in Model 3 and Model Y cars in California and Texas by 2025. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• Alongside hardware updates, Tesla plans to introduce Full-Self Driving version 14, the latest iteration of its autonomous driving software. chandra-luxe-capital news
• The company Ehang hopes to launch autonomous flying taxis in major Chinese cities by 2028. Currently, by AT&T
• Autonomous trucks could account for up to 30% of new truck sales in the US by 2035. Skypage
• By 2030, spatial computing may integrate agentic AI swarms for autonomous collaborations in hybrid realities. Poniak Times
• Waymo (Alphabet subsidiary), a leader in fully driverless Level 4 robotaxis, could face intensified competition if Tesla scales successfully. FinancialContent
• Tesla's success could increase investor appetite for other EV companies demonstrating strong autonomous tech, even if not for ride-hailing. FinancialContent
• The US Coast Guard will invest USD 350 million to expand robotics and autonomous systems, strengthening mission execution and operational capabilities. SWZ|Maritime | For technical professionals in the marit
• Regionally, North America is poised to be a significant growth area, with investments in smart city initiatives and autonomous vehicle development expected to exceed USD 500 billion by 2025, providing a fertile ground for SLAM technology adoption. openpr

Last updated: 19 October 2025