Autonomous Mobility: Pony.ai and Qatar’s Mowasalat launched Doha’s first large-scale commercial robotaxi program, with fully driverless rides now offered via the Karwa app across Old Town, the CBD, tourist areas and airport shuttle routes. EV & Charging Readiness: Malaysia’s EV registrations surged 105.7% in 2025, but public charging points rose only ~43%—a gap that could slow adoption unless charger rollout accelerates. Battery Rules Tighten: CATL says “zero-carbon” batteries are becoming a market requirement as the EU’s new battery regulation forces lifecycle carbon labeling and bans high-carbon batteries by 2028. Transit Funding Politics: Bay Area voters face ballot measures to rescue cash-strapped agencies amid systemwide delays, with supporters warning failure could be “devastating.” Bus Comfort & Heat: London’s TfL and Unite agreed to retrofit air conditioning in all bus driver cabs by May 2027, targeting extreme-weather working conditions. Safety & Accountability: South Africa’s Prasa was ordered to pay R13.2m after a passenger fell through an open train door in an overcrowded carriage. Local Disruption: Bristol faces “pandemonium” after bus stop moves and route changes tied to pedestrianisation of Union Street/Horsefair. Electric Buses in Punjab: Pakistan’s Punjab approved 1,500 e-buses for 91 tehsils from Jan 2027, aiming for 3,000 by June 2027.