>>Why are people still buying cars? Because (majority of North American cities, and many others around the world, are impossible, impractical, or difficult to

>>Why are people still buying cars? Because (majority of North American cities, and many others around the world, are impossible, impractical, or difficult to live with without a car), multiplied by (variety of lifestyles, people, locations, conditions, health, jobs). [In reality, I assume you understand the answer to this question but there _are_ people who genuinely don't - their age, health, needs, job, location, lifestyle and wealth are such that they can get away without one, and lacking empathy or bother, don't understand not everybody is in that very specific slot] >>People buy cars and expect them to last between 7-10 years. I bought a new car in 2004 and am still driving it. I go to dealerships for fun with my dad few times a year, but am in no rush to replace. When I do, I'll expect at least 10 years out of it (tricky with the welded entertainment systems these days, but you can still get a car without a Touchscreen, if you try hard ;). >> With Waymo soon to be available to the general public See #1. Some people need a car now; some people need convenience, availability, particular size, etc; some people will be outside of target markets for years if not decades; etc etc etc. Again, I understand the question may have been meant to start a discussion, but I feel there could've been less intentionally provocative ways around it (or, if it were purely genuine, for your own sake, dear goodness, open up your eyes and empathy gland a bit and notice the world around you - talk to or make some friends who are in different positions, travel, watch some TV, etc :-)