Analysis: Waymo's Self-Driving Rides Pricier Than Uber and Lyft
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Waymo's self-driving car rides are consistently more expensive than Uber and Lyft, according to a recent analysis by ride-hailing aggregator Obi. Despite the higher costs, people are still choosing Waymo for transportation.
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· 3 pulledA central premise of robotaxis is that high usage and lower labor costs will ultimately make it a cheap transportation option.
Obi found Waymo’s self-driving car rides to be consistently more expensive than comparative offerings from Uber and Lyft.
Waymo’s self-driving car rides are more expensive especially on shorter trips and have longer wait times.
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