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Gothamist2h
NYC cab drivers fear death of industry as Waymo aims to launch driverless taxis
Waymo's potential launch could decimate the livelihoods of roughly 100,000 taxi and for-hire vehicle drivers in New York City ...
A study shows Waymo is more expensive than Uber and Lyft, but some people are willing to eat the extra costs
A study found that the average Waymo robotaxi ride is about $6 more than a Lyft and $5 more than an Uber. Some people are ...
Waymo is returning to NYC, but it still needs a change in the law to provide driverless rides
Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Google parent Alphabet, is returning to New York City.
NextBigFuture2d
Waymo Costs More than Uber
Obi ridesharing report shows that people are paying more and waiting a longer time for rides from Waymo versus Uber.
The Droid Guy1d
Are Robotaxis Like Waymo More Expensive Than Taxis and Uber?
Waymo does not require tipping, which subtly reduces the total cost compared to Uber or taxis, where tipping is customary and socially expected. Additionally, there are no driver incentives or bonuses ...
Nearly 75% of Riders Fear Robotaxi Safety – Yet Pay More for Waymo's Driverless Experience
A new pricing study by ride data platform Obi, found 74% of riders cite safety as their top concern around robotaxis — even ...
Waymo expands into several more Bay Area cities
Waymo’s June 2025 expansion in Silicon Valley is seen in light blue.
Hoodline21h
Waymo Expands Autonomous Taxi Service to More Areas in San Francisco and Los Angeles
Waymo extends its autonomous taxi service in San Francisco and Los Angeles, reaching new areas and strategically approaching ...
Uber, Lyft Shares Slide As Waymo Applies For NYC Testing Permit
Uber Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ: LYFT) shares are trading lower Wednesday after Bloomberg reported that Waymo applied for a New York City testing permit.