Global Scans · Driverless · Weekly Summary

• [New] By the end of 2026, driverless taxis will be on the roads, picking up passengers and taking fares. Yahoo Finance UK
• [New] Tesla has signaled that it plans to spend on the order of $20 billion in 2026 on autonomous driving and humanoid robots, while also preparing for Semi production, robotaxi programs, and a deeper push into services and energy. TESMAG
• [New] We expect the federal government to relax the autonomous driving regulatory framework by early 2026. Gasgoo Auto News
• [New] Even if Tesla succeeds in gradually introducing more advanced driver-assist capabilities, fully autonomous robotaxi services will likely face country-by-country approval, with some markets moving faster than others. / Netherlands TESMAG
• [New] Chipmaker NVIDIA said the first application of its new-generation DRIVE Level 2-plus autonomous-driving stack will be available on the just-released Mercedes-Benz CLA beginning in first-quarter 2026 in the U.S., the second quarter in Europe and by the end of the year in Asia. Yahoo
• [New] WeRide and Uber Technologies will deploy at least 1,200 robotaxis across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh by 2027, marking the largest commercial autonomous vehicle commitment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to date. Automotive World
• [New] Waymo, a pioneer in autonomous ride-hailing, continues to expand in select U.S. cities, showing that the self-driving revolution is accelerating faster than most car enthusiasts expected. Elite Traveler
• [New] Over 70% of new enterprise applications will include autonomous AI agents by 2026, automating repetitive processes, optimizing workflows, and providing real-time insights. Nectarbits Solution
• [New] By 2026, a significant share of enterprise applications will embed autonomous AI agents into core business processes, making agentic AI a staple, not an experiment. Nectarbits Solution
• [New] As autonomous driving alternatives converge on E2E in 2026, a competitive structure will form between alliance based and closed strategies. KyungHyangSinmun
• [New] Large-scale robotaxi rollout is now expected globally by 2030, with fully autonomous trucking reaching viability around 2032 - both later than previously forecasted. PowerToFly
• [New] Revenue from autonomous ride-hailing could reach $250 billion by 2035, based on rising EV adoption and a growing Tesla fleet. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Owners in U.S. cities that are early adopters of autonomous vehicle policies or that host Tesla robotaxi trials will have more options to monetize FSD and participate in new services. TESMAG
• [New] Mountain View, CA-based startup Gatik announced it secured $600 million in contracted revenue through 2030 to transport goods in Level 4 driverless trucks between distribution centers and certain Fortune 50 retailers' stores. / USA National Law Review
• [New] Volkswagen subsidiary Traton will invest $25 million in PlusAI's SuperDrive self-driving software in an expanded partnership to accelerate commercialization of autonomous, on-highway trucking in the U.S. and Europe. National Law Review
• [New] In 2026, adversaries will deploy autonomous or agentic AI systems that can conduct reconnaissance, exploit vulnerabilities and adjust payloads without human intervention. Arctiq
• [New] Investors tend to assign Tesla's stock a big premium, partly because CEO Elon Musk has a strong following and partly because autonomous driving is expected to be a large new sector. Nasdaq
• [New] Ride-hailing app Uber expects to offer rides in autonomous vehicles (AVs) in 15 global cities by the end of the year. Business Travel News Europe
• [New] Autonomous driving, led by Waymo, will have a profound impact on how we live and work, including reimagining cities. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Ultimately, driverless cars are expected to improve overall road safety worldwide. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] While newer hardware platforms will offer even greater capabilities, the continuous software improvements ensure that your existing Tesla becomes smarter and more autonomous over time, enhancing its value as a Physical AI agent. TESMAG

Last updated: 15 February 2026