<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Waymo's robotaxi rides cost about $6 more than a Lyft and about $5 more than an Uber, as per a study by Obi.</li><li>The study compared about 90,000 prices, showing that the average Waymo ride is more expensive.</li><li>Despite being more costly, most people prefer the Waymo experience.</li><li>During peak hours, Waymo remains more expensive than Lyft and Uber.</li><li>Around 70% of respondents prefer Waymo's experience over traditional rideshare services with drivers.</li><li>42.7% of respondents are willing to pay more for Waymo, with some willing to pay up to $10 extra.</li><li>26% of respondents appreciate Waymo for not requiring tips.</li><li>Waymo has shown significant growth in paid rides over the years.</li><li>In August 2023, Waymo provided 12,617 paid rides, which increased to 708,180 by March 2025.</li><li>As of May, Waymo has offered over 10 million paid rides in cities like Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Austin.</li></ul>

A study shows Waymo is more expensive than Uber and Lyft, but some people are willing to eat the extra costs

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