Travis Kalanick thinks Uber screwed up: “Wish we had an autonomous ride-sharing product”

Core Insights - Travis Kalanick, former CEO of Uber, believes the decision to abandon the autonomous driving program was a mistake, stating that the company was close to catching up with Waymo and could have developed an autonomous ride-sharing product [1] - Uber sold its self-driving unit to Aurora in 2020 after significant financial losses, having spent hundreds of millions on the project [1] - Waymo's self-driving cars are now operational in multiple markets, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, indicating a competitive advantage [1] Partnerships and Future Outlook - Waymo has recently partnered with Uber in Austin, with Uber relying on its platform to enhance the service [2] - There is a risk that if Waymo decides to operate independently, Uber could face challenges, reversing its position in the transportation industry [2]