Google to Make Driverless Cars an Alphabet Company in 2016
I don&#x27;t understand the pessimism in this thread.  Google owns two of the most important pieces of the puzzle: maps and the mobile OS&#x2F;app store in 80% of people&#x27;s pockets.  Not to mention lots of software and hardware IP related to autonomous vehicles.  There are plenty of car companies in the world who can provide car frames, windows, leather seats, four wheels, and yes even an electric engine.  I see Uber, Google, Apple, and others going head to head in this market, ultimately to the great benefit of consumers as transportation prices plummet.  Imagine an airport run from 3rd and Market to SFO costing $15 (technically only $13 after 20% discount for paying with the UberRewards Capital One Visa Card), or a 4 hour trip (time to watch a long movie and send some email) from Santa Monica Pier to the Las Vegas Strip for $50 (or for a limited time, $55 if you stop at the selected partner gas&#x2F;charging station for pre-paid lunch and bathroom break) - it will happen and sooner than most think.