https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-are-san-antonio-drivers-waiting-hours-for-emissions-testsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-are-san-antonio-drivers-waiting-hours-for-emissions-testshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-are-san-antonio-drivers-waiting-hours-for-emissions-tests#u178889Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:12:24 +0000Drivers in Bexar County are waiting hours for vehicle emissions tests following the program's launch on November 1. The new requirement affects nearly 2 million cars, requiring gas-powered vehicle owners to pass a test costing $18.50 to renew their registrations. While some inspection shops are operating normally, others are overwhelmed by demand, leading one inspection company CEO to confirm that customers are waiting in long lines. Local leaders and a District 9 Councilwoman have sought exemptions or a halt to the requirements amid legal hurdles.Why it mattersThe inspections aim to impr