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However, for longer rides between 2.7-5.8 miles, the gap nearly disappears with Waymo only 2% pricier than Uber. The price premium has been narrowing as Waymo scales operations."},{"question":"Where can I use Waymo?","answer":"Waymo currently operates in 6 US cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Diego, Austin, and recently expanded to New York City for testing. Uber operates in 70+ countries across 600+ cities globally. Waymo is rapidly expanding but remains limited compared to Uber's worldwide coverage."},{"question":"Is Waymo safer than Uber with human drivers?","answer":"Waymo operates with a full autonomous sensor suite including lidar, radar, and multiple cameras with cleaning systems, eliminating human error. Uber's safety depends on individual driver training and judgment. Waymo's technology provides redundant safety systems, though long-term accident data is still accumulating as the service expands. 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