According to Sawyer Merritt, Waymo has announced it is testing its autonomous vehicle fleet in four new U.S. cities, beginning with manual driving to prepare for public rider access in the future (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter). This move demonstrates Waymo's strategy to scale AI-driven robotaxi services and increase the operational footprint of autonomous mobility solutions. The ongoing expansion highlights significant business opportunities for AI-powered transportation, including fleet management, smart city integration, and partnerships with local governments. The rapid testing in diverse urban environments will accelerate data collection for AI model refinement and regulatory adaptation, paving the way for commercial deployment and broader adoption of autonomous ride-hailing services.

According to Sawyer Merritt, the UK government has announced that starting April 2028, electric vehicle drivers will pay a road tax of 3p per mile while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile, with rates set to increase annually. This policy shift directly impacts AI-driven fleet management and autonomous vehicle companies, requiring them to adapt cost models and optimize route planning for electric and hybrid fleets. Businesses leveraging AI for logistics and transportation must now integrate dynamic tax calculations into decision-making systems and explore new efficiencies to maintain profitability (source: Sawyer Merritt on X, November 26, 2025).

According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 14.2 enabled 97% of miles driven today to be under autonomous control, highlighting a significant advancement in AI-powered vehicle automation (Source: @SawyerMerritt). This demonstrates the growing reliability and adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems, opening new business opportunities for AI integration in transportation, fleet management, and smart mobility sectors.