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Re:Tesla owners asking what happens if 'full self driving' i... by simion314 on Monday April 05, 2021 @04:25AM (#26696542)
>but not as much as a (typically unionized) operator.

Why do you need to specify the "unionized" drivers? Do they cost more? Why? because they are paid fair(like paid extra if they have to work on Christmas or extra hours)? Or maybe they union negotiated to keep the salary in sync with inflation?

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Re:Tesla owners asking what happens if 'full self driving' i... by cozzyd on Monday April 05, 2021 @10:44AM (#26699689)
Yes, because they get paid more compared to e.g. an Uber driver, and also there are typically things like minimum shift lengths and required breaks. It's not a bad thing, but helps explain why operator costs tend to be dominant.
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