Why 2026 Could be the turning point for self-driving vehicles

Are self-driving cars finally ready for everyday use, or is the hype still ahead of the reality? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Edwin Olson, CEO and Founder of May Mobility, to break down where autonomous vehicles truly stand as we head into 2026. From AI reasoning models and real-world deployments to the challenges of weather, unpredictable human drivers, and scaling nationwide fleets, Olson shares what’s working, what isn’t, and what’s coming next for ride-hailing, public transit, and the future of car ownership.

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Why 2026 Could be the turning point for self-driving vehicles is an episode from Today in Tech by Foundry.

This episode is 39:21 long.

This episode was published on Feb 10, 2026.

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