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The narrative shifts as the speaker addresses the cost implications of operating a robo-taxi service. Waymo's former CEO underestimated the expenses related to the required sensors and mapping, asserting that such costs are minimal. However, the analysis reveals a starkly different reality. Estimates indicate that equipping a Waymo vehicle with necessary sensors could constitute around $40,000, contributing to an overall vehicle cost that surpasses $100,000.