**The big picture:** Waymo has rapidly expanded its robotaxi fleet to nearly 4,000 vehicles across 15 U.S. cities, with Texas seeing a 49% jump in its fleet due to new Zeekr minivans. **Why it matters:** This aggressive scaling of autonomous vehicle services indicates a significant shift in transportation and logistics, potentially impacting traditional driving and delivery roles. **Between the lines:** - Waymo's fleet averages 500,000 paid rides weekly, with 80% concentrated in California and Texas. - The new