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Waymo Applies for NYC Testing Permit; Uber and Lyft Shares Slide
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo has applied for a permit to test its robotaxis in New York City, underscoring its intent to operate in ...
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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 ...
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.
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 ...
What is a Waymo and why are LA demonstrators targeting them in ICE protests?
California has been coping with civil unrest, as swarms of protesters have taken to the streets following a series of ...
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 ...
Driverless, but pricier: Waymo cabs costlier than Uber and Lyft in US
Driverless taxis of Waymo, a sister company of Google owned by Alphabet, costs more than Lyft and Uber, but customers still ...
Waymo’s driverless taxis will face some unique obstacles in Boston
When the autonomous vehicle startup Waymo starts mapping the streets of Boston, it will likely have to navigate regulatory ...
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.
Waymo returning to New York City streets
Waymo (NASDAQ:GOOG) is coming back to New York City with plans to map out the city’s labyrinth of streets and obstacles with ...