[DriverX]

Uber is rushing into this and further alienating there drivers by saying they want to replace human drivers as quickly as possible, This attitude and total disdain for its drivers is why lyft will end up being the premier rideshare company,

Lyft will also have these types of vehicles but lyft realizes that the public will need time to get used to the concept and it still has to be proven, how many people have seen a driver less car next to them while driving down the road? This is not going to be a fat transition and uber is on the verge of total collapse or selling out because they cannot continue on the same path they are on.

LOLOLOL a true belieber. Lyft is no more your friend than Uber. Wake up and smell the coffee I mean chicory, uber and lyft drivers can't afford real coffee.

 

[DriverX]

Well they're "semi-autonomous" in that there's still a driver sitting there making sure the thing doesn't mow down a group of pedestrians.

Knowing Travis and his shady operations, though, I bet the drivers are secretly controlling the vehicle with their feet or something If Uber has ditched Google, there's no way they have maps at a resolution necessary for actual self-driving.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the first person killed by a truly self-driving car will be a pedestrian and not a passenger.

seems reasonable.

yes, I think 'driverless' is a HUGE stretch for these things. the big box o'tech on top is probably empty.

 

[DriverX]

Jumping ahead far into the future leads me to one question. IF driverless cars become the norm.

Why do people use taxis and uber now when they go out for an evening? So they don't have to drive home drunk would be the answer. Now if someone owns a driverless car in the future then why would they need ubers driverless car service. Your car could drop you off then you could send it home and return for you later when you summon it.

you found a ***** in the armor-all.

I believe the Travis master plan 3.0 is to make them cheaper than owning one. It's a stretch for sure. The reality is this is more about keeping the investors from getting too worried before the big IPO happens and they can all cash out. An actual tech company will win theis batttle. not uber.

 

[DriverX]

Because the cost to own and maintain a car is $$$ for those who do not drive everyday -- also great for those who can only afford one car and the days when it makes sense for one party to uber then wasting time

That said, humans aren't so quick to jump into a driverless car, thus the test rides. I still predict an uphill climb unless something crazy PR pos happens

They are marketing vehicles. Hey look you got the lucky free ride in a driverless uber. The driver pitches the rider about how safe and awesome the tech is with one foot firmly on the brake. I can't wait for the viral videos of these things failing to start appearing online.

 

[DriverX]

How long before the first self driving big rig gets boosted on a lonely stretch of highway? Put a traffic cone in the road and the thing will have to stop. A good ole boy trucker would just roll over that sonofagun.

I like your swagger!

 

[DriverX]

How funny would it be if a drunk pax gets one of these expensive cars and pukes in it. Then the driver of the driverless car has to clean it up.

The drivers of the driverless ubers are being recruited from the mens room of night clubs. They hand you a towel and mints, but tipping is discouraged.

 

[DriverX]

I'm putting together a crew. You want in?

In. I'll handle the West Coast. The 710 out of Long Beach will be like taking candy from babies once we recruit the Crypts.

I can see the headlines now:

US SHIPPING THREATENED! ROVING BANDS OF OUT OF WORK DRIVERS RESORT TO HIJACKING

 

[DriverX]

What happened when driver-less car is assaulted or riders are assaulted by driver-less car?

Judgeless court makes decision with a juryless trial.

 

[DriverX]

Tesla had another crash in China.

Hey now I wasn't using the term "*****" like that!

 

[DriverX]

Can't wait for police-less police cars!

 

[DriverX]

Somalian Pirates haven't seen anything yet !

Thats another Krewe and the reason I'm hiring Crypts.

 

[DriverX]

Hell why not a ROBOT TRIAL.

 

[DriverX]

I can't wait for this dystopian future to hurry up and arrive. I'll finally get to achieve my true purpose in life: