Most of those cars are much older and have much lower maintenance labor costs as well. I fully expect self driving cars to remain more expensive than taxis in many of the countries I've visited.
Oh well sure I do as well. All they have to do is be less expensive than what Uber can deliver enough to get people over any concerns with technology and they're good.
My point is really that Waymo is eliminating what is unquestionably the highest marginal cost component of a ride.
My point is really that Waymo is eliminating what is unquestionably the highest marginal cost component of a ride.