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Re:Tesla 'Robotaxi' adds 5 more crashes in Austin in a month... by MBCook on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @05:47PM (#47054529)
> Driving on freeways would significantly lower Waymo's accident per mile rate.

Maybe. We don’t know for sure.

You seem to frame that a bit like Waymo is cheating or padding their numbers.

But I see that as them taking appropriate care and avoiding stupid risks.

Anyway as someone else pointed out they recently started doing freeways in Austin so we’ll know soon.

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Re:Tesla 'Robotaxi' adds 5 more crashes in Austin in a month... by bryanlarsen on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @06:49PM (#47055156)
> You seem to frame that a bit like Waymo is cheating or padding their numbers.

Not sure how you read that. I'm saying Waymo was prioritizing safety.

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Re:Tesla 'Robotaxi' adds 5 more crashes in Austin in a month... by MBCook on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @07:02PM (#47055268)
Oh, sorry. I thought you were arguing from the other side, saying that Waymo only looked good because they were avoiding anything difficult.

Same argument, different sentiment.

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Re:Tesla 'Robotaxi' adds 5 more crashes in Austin in a month... by bryanlarsen on Tuesday February 17, 2026 @10:01PM (#47056622)
I said they were avoiding the easy thing.
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