Waymo rides cost more than Uber or Lyft -- and people are paying anyway

“At peak hours, Obi found Waymo’s average price to be about $11 more expensive than a Lyft and nearly $9.50 pricier than an Uber.”

Waymo averaged $20.43 a ride in San Francisco against $14.44 for Lyft and $15.58 for Uber. Short Waymo rides cost 41% more than Uber. People pay the premium to skip the driver. With a fixed fleet, Waymo prices on pure supply and demand.