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Quixote1818

(31,014 posts) Wed Jun 25, 2025, 11:00 PM Jun 25

On the robotaxis and Tesla vs Waymo. Once self driving tech is available in most cars, can't any Uber driver offer [View all]

their car to be used and just not have them in it? Where is the moat for Tesla and Waymo in this regard? It's all going to depend on that tech to get to a point people trust it but I don't see how any company can have a corner on that market.

Am I missing something?

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On the robotaxis and Tesla vs Waymo. Once self driving tech is available in most cars, can't any Uber driver offer [View all] Quixote1818 Jun 25 OP

Mostly economy of scale and network effects EdmondDantes_ Jun 25 #1

It'll be a long time before most cars have it. tinrobot Jun 25 #2

That the owners of these vehicles are willing to pay $150k/year on a gimmick... Hugin Jun 26 #5

Liability insurance for when your "self driving" machine flvegan Jun 25 #3

Passenger acceptance will take time mainer Jun 26 #4

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