Is Uber Lobbying to Slow Down Robotaxis

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 rules Books and resources from Peter Waitzman: Amazing Money Stories (true tales of greed, generosity, success and luck): https://geni.us/R7ef Fast Debt Payoff Guide: https://geni.us/HeWdQi1 Rethink How You See Money: https://geni.us/YljOz9 Money Is Factscinating: https://geni.us/LckBTAX Woodland Cents, gift books that teach kids money, ages 3 to 7: https://geni.us/0jq3 Employers and organizations: ask about evaluation copies and the Expedition Money financial wellness program: https://www.expedition.money Contact us: https://www.expedition.money/contact-us Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/OHiNvkPOvi8 Educational 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 #Tech See 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.