Is Uber Lobbying to Slow Down Robotaxis
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Uber's CEO calls self-driving a trillion-dollar opportunity, while Uber-backed draft rules would keep human drivers in the majority for years.Peter asks the awkward question: if the car needs no driver, does it still need Uber?What you'll learn:- Uber's public robotaxi enthusiasm versus its partnerships with Waymo, Zoox and others- Why robotaxi fleets may not need a middleman the way freelance drivers do- The so-called 85% rule in draft state legislation, and who it protects- How Waymo runs hundreds of thousands of paid driverless rides a week on its own app- Lobbying moves like high application fees that raise the cost of autonomous-only taxis- What this fight reveals about competing with code versus writing the rulesBooks and resources from Peter Waitzman:Amazing Money Stories (true tales of greed, generosity, success and luck): https://geni.us/R7efFast Debt Payoff Guide: https://geni.us/HeWdQi1Rethink How You See Money: https://geni.us/YljOz9Money Is Factscinating: https://geni.us/LckBTAXWoodland Cents, gift books that teach kids money, ages 3 to 7: https://geni.us/0jq3Employers and organizations: ask about evaluation copies and the Expedition Money financial wellness program: https://www.expedition.moneyContact us: https://www.expedition.money/contact-usWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/OHiNvkPOvi8Educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not individualized financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Talk with a qualified professional before making financial decisions.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links above are affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. #ad#Uber #Robotaxi #AutonomousVehicles #BusinessStrategy #TechSee how your net worth, savings rate and spending compare to people your age, in your city and in your job, free and anonymous, at Keeping Up: https://www.keepingup.com.
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