According to Sawyer Merritt, Waymo has officially launched fully autonomous vehicle operations in San Antonio, Texas, with no human driver at the wheel (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter). This milestone marks a significant advancement in the deployment of self-driving technology, accelerating the commercialization of autonomous ride-hailing services. Waymo's achievement demonstrates the scalability of AI-powered autonomous driving systems in urban environments, creating new business opportunities for fleet operators, mobility-as-a-service providers, and urban planners. The move is expected to drive investment and competitive innovation in the AI and autonomous vehicle sectors, particularly as regulatory approval for fully driverless operations expands to more cities.