Uber can win in an AV future, I'm buying

u/Valkanaa · Reddit — r/ValueInvesting · September 10, 2026 at 07:17 · ⬆ 1 pts  | View on Reddit ↗
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Uber margin compression likely, Waymo dominance uncertain
The author pushes back on the bullish Uber AV thesis, arguing margin compression will absolutely happen though the magnitude is unclear. The mechanism is that autonomous vehicle competition erodes Uber's take rate and profitability over time. The author also notes Waymo is not guaranteed to achieve dominant worldwide market share, implying the AV landscape remains contested. No specific catalyst or timeframe is provided.
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