Waymo obtains permit to test robotaxis at San Francisco International Airport

Core Insights - Waymo, owned by Alphabet, is partnering with San Francisco International Airport to launch a robotaxi service, starting with employee testing before expanding to Bay Area riders [1][2] - The initial phase will include human drivers in the robotaxis, transitioning to a fully driverless service over time [2] - Waymo has previously received permissions to operate at other airports, including Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Jose Mineta International Airport [3] Group 1 - Waymo's robotaxi service currently operates in Phoenix, parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Austin, and Atlanta [4] - Tesla is also testing a robotaxi service in Austin, but it does not yet have permission for a driverless ride-hailing service in San Francisco [4][5] - Tesla's vehicles are not yet deemed safe for fully autonomous operation without a human driver present [5]