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Moreover, as fleet costs decrease and utilization rises, the network effect accelerates: demand explodes, leading to more vehicles, shorter wait times, and a virtuous cycle of growth—akin to Ford's assembly line, but now driven by AI and software.
Regulatory Advances and Industry Resistance
The U.S. Congress has introduced the Self-Drive Act (HR 7390), seeking a federal standard for autonomous vehicles, streamlining approval across states. This regulation could accelerate deployment, but historical patterns suggest resistance from traditional industries and slower adaptation from legacy automakers.