Waymo’s autonomous vehicle ambitions are soaring as it receives approval to operate its robotaxi service at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The move signifies a major step forward in the company’s expansion strategy, targeting high-demand locations. The SFO rollout will occur in stages: initial testing with a safety driver, followed by driverless testing, and culminating in full commercial service. Waymo intends to first offer rides to its employees before extending the service to the general public. This initiative positions Waymo to directly compete with established ride-hailing giants like Uber and Lyft, potentially generating substantial revenue streams.