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Re:Waymo and Uber partner to bring autonomous ride-hailing t... by ctvo on Friday September 13, 2024 @01:52PM (#41533485)
> They'll do what we've been so-well-trained-for at self-checkouts: the passenger might be given control of the vehicle in such situations (e.g. loss of network connection).

Who handles liability if you get into an accident? When does it take control of the vehicle away? The most likely scenario is the car pulls over safely and asks you to get out or wait.

There are _many_ people who cannot or will not driver. They won't just take over control of a vehicle they're unfamiliar with. Teenagers, the elderly, people without a driver's license, people injured, ...

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Re:Waymo and Uber partner to bring autonomous ride-hailing t... by roninorder on Friday September 13, 2024 @06:34PM (#41535827)
Not going to happen, too many risks. If anything, the future is autonomous vehicles without a steering wheel. I am expecting Waymo to invest into that next, after they finish expanding into several states and prove their growth and monetization strategy.
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