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Real-world FSD and AV coverage from the streets Boston insists on calling "character-building." Daily Model Y driver. Massachusetts policy tracker. Not a tech blog.
Rotaries. Nor'easters. The Ted Williams Tunnel. Nova handles it all.
Waymo is testing in Boston and lobbying Beacon Hill. MA has no AV law yet. Follow the legislation →
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What's happening now
FSD testing on Boston's worst roads, Waymo sightings, and the legislation that will determine whether driverless cars can legally operate in Massachusetts.
Can Tesla FSD Handle the Rotary at Fresh Pond?
Fresh Pond Parkway is Boston-area driving at its most chaotic — three unmarked lanes, cyclists, and zero signage. We put FSD 14.3 to the test.
Bill S.2379 Explained: What It Means for Waymo in Boston
Massachusetts lawmakers are moving fast. Here's a plain-English breakdown of the Senate bill that could open Boston streets to fully driverless cars.
Spotted: Waymo Testing on Storrow Drive
A sixth-generation Waymo vehicle was seen navigating the notorious Storrow Drive corridor this week. Here's what we know.
The challenge series
Boston's worst roads.
Nova vs all of them.
Storrow Drive. The Callahan Tunnel. Every rotary on the Route 9 corridor. If FSD can handle Greater Boston, it can handle anywhere.
See the challenge series→Waymo Boston
The robotaxi is coming. Massachusetts law isn't ready.
Waymo is actively testing on Boston streets and lobbying Beacon Hill. We're tracking every development.
Waymo vs Tesla FSD
Two completely different approaches to the same problem. Which one survives a Boston winter?
Street Sightings
Spotted a Waymo in Boston? We're mapping every confirmed sighting across the metro area.
The Legal Battle
Waymo hired two MA lobbying firms. Unions are pushing back. Follow the legislation in real time.
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MA Policy & FSD Updates
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The vehicle
Meet Nova
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range. Based in Brookline. Every FSD test, every snow run, every rotary challenge runs through her.