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Sounds like they just aren't innovating. The degree to which they have solved the issue obviously isn't enough.
by knuthsat 6y ago
Sounds like they just aren't innovating. The degree to which they have solved the issue obviously isn't enough.
- usehackernews 6y agoYou’re underestimating the complexity of the problem. Google Maps ETA’s are a simple problem compared to this because of the park and embark times & handoff variability. - Parking is different at every restaurant, some days you may get lucky and find a spot, others you have to park far away and walk. - A restaurant may be down staff on an given day and are late cooking the order. - Customer may live in a high-rise or gated community that requires security identification before entering. - Customer may not have a house number clearly visible making the house hard to find The actual driving route/ traveling time is the easy part. It’s the other variables that make this incredibly complex.
- SirHound 6y agoThe drivers also figure out what behaviour will maximise their business. Changes to the algo can have unintended consequences.