According to Sawyer Merritt, 15 Cybercabs have been observed testing autonomous vehicle technology on public roads in major US metropolitan areas including Austin, Bay Area, Chicago, Buffalo, and north of Boston (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Jan 22, 2026). This large-scale deployment highlights a significant step towards commercializing self-driving taxi services, with implications for smart mobility, urban transportation infrastructure, and AI-powered fleet management. The ongoing public road trials present new opportunities for AI companies to partner with urban planners, logistics providers, and mobility-as-a-service platforms aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for autonomous ride-hailing solutions.