A Study Shows Waymo Is More Expensive than Uber and Lyft, but some People Are Willing to Eat the Extra Costs

A study shows Waymo is more expensive than Uber and Lyft, but some people are willing to eat the extra costs

Waymo's robotaxi rides cost about $6 more than a Lyft and about $5 more than an Uber, according to a study by Obi.JASON HENRY/Getty ImagesWaymo's robotaxi competes with Uber and Lyft in some markets, including San Francisco.One study comparing about 90,000 prices found that the average ride in a Waymo is more expensive.Most people prefer the Waymo experience, but factoring in extra costs tells a different story.Waymo's robotaxi rides are more ex…

Waymo Robotaxi Users Willing to Pay More Despite Higher Prices, Data Shows

Waymo’s robotaxi service commands significantly higher prices than rivals Uber and Lyft in San Francisco, but many riders are willing to pay a premium for the experience, according to a new pricing analysis by ride-hailing app Obi. The study, conducted from March 25 to April 25, aggregated nearly 90,000 real-time ride offers from Waymo, UberX, [...] The post Waymo Robotaxi Users Willing to Pay More Despite Higher Prices, Data Shows appeared firs…