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The big hope to me is the idea of cheap, cheap rides due to the lack of labor expenses, tipping and eventually gas. I don't see how that happens if there isn't
by standardUser 2y ago
The big hope to me is the idea of cheap, cheap rides due to the lack of labor expenses, tipping and eventually gas. I don't see how that happens if there isn't competition, but I don't see how it doesn't happen if there are competing companies that can offer a similar service.
- fragmede 2y agoThey've invested untold billions into getting this to work and now they need to recoup their investment. They'll get "cheap" eventually, but don't hold your breath.
- standardUser 2y agoAll it takes is one competitor in a hot space to get companies offering venture-subsidized prices, like we've seen when rideshare and delivery companies. And though the upfront investment may be huge, the price per trip can end up close to zero, unlike rideshares and delivery which have a much higher floor. Not that there's any competitor that seems even close to Waymo.