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Can someone explain like I'm five how Waymo has robitaxis without drivers behind the wheel and automated driving such as that offered by Tesla is not yet able to do the same?
Is it just that Waymo has mapped a small area really, really well? What's the difference? Why is Tesla so bad at it but Waymo is able to do it?
Going off what fishpen0 said, Waymo actually has sensors on it to detect things and can "understand" its surroundings much better than Tesla cars can wish just cameras.
I've ridden in Waymos and they are smooth riding. After the initial "OMG! There's no driver!" You kind of forget about it. You get to your (limited area) destination safely and without much hassle.
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100,000 rides a week. Impressive.
I've used them a few times now and the novelty hasn't worn off yet.
When it does wear off I think I'll move back to alternatives that cost less, unless Waymo gets competitive on price.
How much more does it cost to the alternatives?
Uber is quoting me about $15 for a journey that Waymo charged me $19 for.
There's a tip to add for the Uber ride. I'm not sure what the cost for Uber would have been when I took the Waymo.
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That’s more than I would have expected at this stage. Huh.
They gonna get waymo fares
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