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I'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 dro
by jschwartzi 11y ago
I'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.