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Ride-hailing stalwart Uber is in focus this week, as robotaxi challenges from Waymo and others may cut into its future prospects. But Uber has its own autonomous vehicle (AV) ambitions, making the ...
From a consumer perspective, my Waymo experience was about on par with taking an Uber. Waymo was generally cheaper, and equally reliable. It sometimes took what seemed like slower, back-street routes.
Just as quickly as ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft overtook the traditional taxi business, the swift rise of Waymo threatens “the lives and livelihoods of workers across San Francisco ...
An ensuing settlement gave Waymo 0.34% of Uber stock, [164] the equivalent of $245 million. Uber agreed not to infringe Waymo's intellectual property. [170] Part of the agreement included a guarantee that "Waymo confidential information is not being incorporated in Uber Advanced Technologies Group hardware and software."
Uber and Lyft drivers could see their earnings take a hit if Waymo One's robotaxis continue getting access to airports. Waymo Airport rides are among the most profitable trips for human drivers.
On Thursday morning, a ride from downtown Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on the Uber app cost about $19. The same ride on the Waymo One app cost about $16. However, users do ...
It may also slow Waymo encroachment into Uber’s market share. An analysis from Bernstein estimated that, as of May 2024, Waymo’s 50,000 weekly paid rides made up approximately 2% of ride ...
The road to autonomous driving is not for the faint of heart. Look behind to view the wreck of Uber’s self-driving car. In the ditch to the left is General Motors’ Cruise robo-taxi.