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Despite the excitement in the market, questions about profitability loom over all companies involved. The intense competition has raised concerns over pricing strategies, especially as companies like Waymo and Zoox struggle with high operational costs and narrow margins.
As analysts weigh in, some caution against aggressive pricing wars reminiscent of Uber and Lyft's initial approaches. It remains unclear how many of these companies can survive long-term, with some expected to fall by the wayside as the market consolidates around the most successful models.