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If Google is actually focused on this project, they could be terrible for Uber and Lyft in the future. Especially if they integrate the service it with Google
by impulser_ 4y ago
If Google is actually focused on this project, they could be terrible for Uber and Lyft in the future.
Especially if they integrate the service it with Google Maps. Use Map Ad revenue to keep prices lower than competitors.
But, obviously too soon to know if Google will keep working on Waymo.
- mi_lk 4y ago> If Google is actually focused That’s unfortunately a big IF in modern Google era
- summerlight 4y agoI think getting a license for full commercial services in California can be an inflection point. Waymo is currently serving outside SF downtown (edited: outside, not in) without too much hiccups, so I don't expect significant technical blockers for future expansion into the entire bay area and then the LA and its metro. Looks like this is their plan as well. https://blog.waymo.com/2022/10/next-stop-for-waymo-one-los-angeles.html https://blog.waymo.com/2022/10/next-stop-for-waymo-one-los-a...
- Zigurd 4y agoThere will be several automakers who do not have world-class driving automation. Google already provides the infotainment and dashboard interfaces for Volvo with Android Automotive. VW made a mess of their in-house software development. Car makers will look to buy-in autonomy systems. Google has it end-to-end, including all the user-facing bits and the cloud backend. I expect they are committed for the long haul.