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> 1) Drop self driving cars completely. YOu aren't getting there first, second, or anywhere close to third, just partner with a car company and call it a day.
by mbesto 10y ago
> 1) Drop self driving cars completely. YOu aren't getting there first, second, or anywhere close to third, just partner with a car company and call it a day.
You realize that it's literally impossible to become profitable if they don't have self driving cars, right?
- chollida1 10y ago> You realize that it's literally impossible to become profitable if they don't have self driving cars, right? I think the burden of proof is significantly on your side for this claim. I'm confused as to why you think that partnering with a car company won't work. I mean, if your statement is true then Uber is worth zero if you believe they won't be able to manufacture their own self driving car, and I don't see anyone credible who believes they will. All the analysts I see point to htem partnering with someone, which is what I suggested:)
- mbesto 10y ago> I'm confused as to why you think that partnering with a car company won't work. It would significantly devalue the company if they can't. What value would Uber actually provide then? How hard would it be for Lyft to just do the same thing then?
- vidarh 10y agoThere are plenty of profitable companies providing taxi services you can order via an app
- TeMPOraL 10y agoNot Uber, however. They seem to be either betting on the self-driving to pull them out of the borrowing hole, or at least they use it to make VCs keep giving them money they use to subsidize their rides.