Smith: Waymo already accounts for 20% of Austin Uber rides
Steph Smith · 5 under-the-radar trends (+ our business ideas) · Apr 24, 2025 · at 15:21
Steph Smith references market reporting regarding autonomous vehicle ride-hailing adoption in Austin, Texas.
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“Waymo's are already taking up 20% of Uber rides in Austin”
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