Can this Silicon Valley startup make autonomous fleets profitable?

# Autonomous Cars Need Cheaper Maintenance to Make Money Autonomous vehicle companies are spending billions a year keeping their fleets running, which is why they're not yet profitable—so a new startup called Aseon Labs is building automated service stations that can repair and maintain robotaxis faster and cheaper than traditional mechanics. The company's founders previously ran a successful bike-sharing network that solved similar logistics problems, and they're betting that cutting maintenance costs could be the missing piece that finally makes self-driving taxis a viable business.