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by mustyoshi 146 days ago
>Robotaxi has to be cheaper than a normal taxi to kill taxis. The margin of that company can't be that much more than a company like uber.

This just isn't true. If you're a woman, choosing a slightly more expensive robotaxi over a ride share where you might meet your end is a valid choice.
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Deklomalo 146 days ago
Robotaxis as a business has to be lower than a taxi as long as robotaxis are not known for being the better driver.

And woman have used taxis plenty of times especially because or for security. So I don't think your argument is very strong.

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iamleppert 146 days ago
At the end of the day, you're still trusting a misogynistic man to get you from point A to point B. One drives the car and works as a gig worker and wears a flannel shirt, and the other sits in an office at Waymo HQ, wears a patagonia vest. Both are still part of the patriarchy and have very little interest in making sure you're safe, unless there's money to be made.
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542354234235 146 days ago
As much as I want to assume this is a trolling response, I'll pretend it is in good faith. The person you replied to is not speaking about nebulous dangers of "the patriarchy". They are talking about the risk of being verbally harassed, or physically/sexually assaulted by the driver during or directly after the ride.

https://www.wctv.tv/2026/01/14/rideshare-driver-arrested-aft...

https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/woman-shares-...

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mdavid626 146 days ago
What the hell are you talking about?
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