News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Wheels up for Waymo as we expand our 24/7 rider-only territories. Parent comment

Re:Wheels up for Waymo as we expand our 24/7 rider-only terr... by notatoad on Sunday December 18, 2022 @03:27PM (#34042803)
if +/-30% pricing isn't significant, then the benefit isn't lower fares, it's higher profits for the company operating the cars. either way you slice it, not having to pay drivers would be a significant win for a taxi company.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Wheels up for Waymo as we expand our 24/7 rider-only terr... by ghaff on Sunday December 18, 2022 @08:35PM (#34047084)
Not necessarily if the technology (both development and hardware cost) to replace the drivers costs enough. I don't doubt it will get there someday but Waymo certainly isn't making money off current riders.
[ Parent | on HN ]