Topic: Road Pricing

An NPR advertisement for the state of Michigan mentions the development of "self-driving vehicle corridors." This suggests a shift toward dedicated infrastructure for autonomous vehicles, similar to a guided track or luge, contradicting earlier claims that self-driving technology would seamlessly integrate with existing open roads.

Tony Blair's receipt of a million-dollar prize for "global leadership" is viewed as a delayed payoff for political favors. In related news, the UK and New York governments are reportedly hiring fired bankers. Additionally, a plan in the Netherlands to implement in-car GPS tracking for per-mile road charging is discussed as a privacy concern.