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> there’s not physically enough space for self-driving taxis for everyone Do you have any sources on this? I agree that space on the roads of major cities is a
by davnicwil 11y ago
> there’s not physically enough space for self-driving taxis for everyone
Do you have any sources on this? I agree that space on the roads of major cities is an issue now, but several changes in the future could mitigate these issues significantly:
1) Self driving cars will probably end parking in city centres. Suddenly, a lot of congested roads have ~twice the surface area.
2) Self driving cars may eventually be able to drive within centimetres of one another.
3) No need for a huge bonnet (small electric engine), boot/trunk (rooftop rack storage), pedals, dashboard, etc in an electric automated taxi. A 2-4 person vehicle is now rather compact indeed.
4) Remote/part-time-remote work may mean commutes are avoided, or staggered throughout the day, for the majority of people. There's a lot less peak capacity required, compared to today.
- kuschku 11y agoWell, your car will still have only one person – and you won’t get it smaller than the Messerschmitt Kabinenroller I linked above. And even that is more than twice what a person in an overground train takes in space, underground trains are essentially free. Additionally, in many cities there is already almost no downtown parking. It’s not like you’re going to turn the laws of physics over. One of the sources why cars are worse than bikes or busses, from the city of Münster: http://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2014/07/Public_Transport_vs._Car.jpg.650x0_q70_crop-smart.jpg http://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2014/07/Public_Tra...