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epaladin on May 6, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: Google Maps On Mobile Gets Uber Integration

That would be an amazing plan, and I hope it happens that way. Given current timelines for the self-driving cars, it seems like that would be a major gamble considering the number of factors in play and the elements out of their control (which are mostly legal and social). Interesting possibility to consider.

cylinder on May 7, 2014 | [–]

That's what they're doing with Google Shopping Express. Eventually self-driving cars will be doing the deliveries.

lgas on May 6, 2014 | [–]

What are the current timelines for self driving cars?

Gustomaximus on May 7, 2014 | [–]

In 2012 Sergey said it would be about 5 years away. This gives another 3 years so doesn't sound unreasonable for some initial urban deployment.

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