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

Thu Jun 26, 2025, 07:59 AM

Jun 26

To avoid paying someone $30K/year to drive a taxi shows the breathtaking levels of contempt held against other Americans.

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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

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

Passenger acceptance will take time mainer Jun 26 #4