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I think a lot of us are quietly hoping the Auto-car will lead to some sort of CarBNB outcome, where the car can be scheduled by almost anyone when it's availabl
by stephengillie 11y ago
I think a lot of us are quietly hoping the Auto-car will lead to some sort of CarBNB outcome, where the car can be scheduled by almost anyone when it's available. The car's owner is just another passenger, except maybe they can bump another's schedule and call the car to them on demand.
- jschwartzi 11y agoI'm more interested in Car-as-a-Service. Basically, I pay a monthly fee for car access from a fleet in my metro area. When I need a car, I text a pickup and dropoff address to dispatch, which runs the numbers and sends me an eta. If I know I'll be making a trip ahead of time, I can bid for an appointment though a web or app interface which lets me see what prices will likely win for certain time slots and trips. That way dispatch can optimize fleet size, travel time, and eta by charging a monthly fee for system maintenance plus trip fees for each trip. All it has to do is be cheaper than what I pay now to maintain my own vehicle.
- stephengillie 11y agoAnd will the fleet be owned and operated by a central authority? Or will it be several independent networks of car owners?
- toomuchtodo 11y agoWith self driving tech and electric drivetrains, it'll be impossible for it not to be significantly cheaper than current car transportation.