Tesla's Bay Area robotaxi launch features human drivers, employee-only rides, and a notable absence of required state permits. The announcement came complete with internal memos and weekend timelines—just no permission from California regulators.

SFMTA's first traffic report since Sunset Dunes opened confirms Chain of Lakes now handles 2,000 extra cars daily, while several predicted traffic disasters simply never showed up.

San Francisco receives a $5 million grant from the California Energy Commission to expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, adding 403 charging ports to help electrify the city's fleet.

BART ridership jumped by 13.4% in June 2025, with a 24.6% rise on Saturdays, attributed to safety and cleanliness efforts under the Safe and Clean Plan.

SFO received the Large Hub Inclusion Champion Award from ACI-NA for its commitment to small and disadvantaged businesses and inclusivity in aviation careers.

SFO's Harvey Milk Terminal 1 was named one of the "World’s Most Beautiful Airports" by Prix Versailles, recognizing its sustainable design and artwork.

A system-wide Clipper card outage in the Bay Area allowed commuters to board transit for free, affecting multiple agencies and highlighting aging infrastructure issues.

On Friday, city leaders announced that construction on the redesign of Castro's Harvey Milk Plaza at the Castro Muni station will begin in 2026, and is expected to be completed in 2028.

SFMTA relaunches its Commute Support Program, targeting medium-sized businesses to promote sustainable employee commutes in line with San Francisco's environmental goals.

Bay Area's "casual carpooling" tradition is poised for a revival, offering a community-based commuting alternative amid public transport funding woes and changes in carpool lane rules.

SF Muni is introducing changes to bus routes and stops starting June 21 to address budget shortfalls, including a new bus route and adjusted service to improve efficiency.

Waymo expands its autonomous vehicle service in California, adding areas in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and parts of San Francisco and Los Angeles. The expansion includes strategic locations near airports, though airport services are not yet offered.

BART has balanced its FY26 budget using emergency funds and a fare increase, while focusing on service improvements and long-term infrastructure investments, despite an expected deficit in FY27.