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Waymo criticized for high cost and user apprehension vs Lyft

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A user reported a negative experience with Waymo, a self-driving car service, finding it more expensive and unsettling than a traditional Lyft ride. The Waymo trip for a short distance cost over $30, while a longer Lyft journey with a human driver was under $19. This personal account highlights potential user apprehension and cost concerns regarding autonomous vehicle services. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential user friction points for autonomous vehicle adoption, focusing on cost and perceived safety.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece about a product/service.

Read on Mastodon — fosstodon.org →

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Waymo criticized for high cost and user apprehension vs Lyft

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "This time, however, she opted to call a # Lyft rather than a # Waymo . 'The Waymo freaked me out and was more expensive,' she told the Daily Mail. The Waymo co

    "This time, however, she opted to call a # Lyft rather than a # Waymo . 'The Waymo freaked me out and was more expensive,' she told the Daily Mail. The Waymo cost the New Yorker $30.26 with no tip for a 1.62-mile trip, while the Lyft cost her $18.59 for a 2.9-mile journey, includ…

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