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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 willing to pay more.
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A TikTok user posted a video and said, "Waymo will be offering free rides all immigrants attending the riots protests in LA."
Protesters in downtown Los Angeles vandalized at least five Waymo vehicles, setting at least two of them on fire, amid a chaotic demonstration against immigration raids. The activists spray-painted anti-Trump and anti-ICE slogans on the self-driving cars before igniting two of them.
Waymo driverless taxis capture troves of video footage in order to operate, but the company reveals very little about how much data is stored—and for how long.
Infinite Machine, the New York-based micromobility startup backed by a16z, revealed a seated scooter called Olto that will cost $3,495 when it starts shipping later this year. The Olto will feature 40 miles of range, pulled from an easily swappable 48V lithium-ion battery.
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Concurrently, higher-margin software products such as FSD are becoming increasingly crucial to Tesla’s growth narrative as its core EV business faces
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MotorBiscuit on MSN[Video] Waymo self-driving car blocks 2 fire trucks on their way to an emergencyBut not everyone gets the memo, like this Waymo self-driving car. A social media video shows a Waymo self-driving cab blocking the path of a fire department heavy rescue truck Granted, some drivers aren’t paying attention or “freeze up” at the sight of a rapidly approaching emergency vehicle.
A new analysis done by ride-hailing aggregator Obi shows Waymos cost more especially on shorter trips. They also have longer wait times.