The WebDriver protocol is a remote control interface that enables introspection and control of user agents. The protocol provides a platform- and language-neutral wire protocol for out-of-process programs to remotely instruct the behavior of web browsers. Sauce Labs, as a member of the W3C organization, has contributed to the design and development of the protocol, which drives all functional testing on its cloud-based platform. Improving WebDriver's functionality and usability directly impacts not only Sauce customers but also every user of popular automation tools such as Selenium and WebdriverIO. Recent discussions at TPAC focused on improving the protocol's performance, particularly in terms of asynchronous session creation and bidirectional communication. The proposed changes aim to reduce latency and improve stability in web automation, enabling frameworks to leverage accessibility features and simplify testing processes.