Thursday, June 12, 2025

Waymo Features a Rider Cost "Premium" Compared to Uber or Lyft, By Design

It appears there is an early adopter pricing premium being paid for Wayno rides, compared to either Uber or Lyft, according to a study by Obi. 


To be sure, that is by design: Waymo entered the market with a premium pricing position. So going driverless doesn’t mean a cheaper ride; instead it is deliberately priced at a premium to either Uber or Lyft. 

source: Obi

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