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Regarding autonomous cars, it'll only make sense once every car is in/on the network and roadways are hermetically sealed. So never. I really hope governments
by noitpmeder 3y ago
Regarding autonomous cars, it'll only make sense once every car is in/on the network and roadways are hermetically sealed. So never.
I really hope governments get their act together and start developing/planning/testing improved public transportation. Trains are already nearly fully autonomous, and just imagine the countless benefits having cities/towns/countries designed around something other than the wasteful self owned car.
- jqpabc123 3y agoIn other words, the autonomous transportation that is most practical and best suited for the real world is called a train.
- tim333 3y agoWe've had autonomous trains here in London since 1987 and trains since about 1850 but still there is the usual traffic. I think self driving cars may add something new.
- JohnFen 3y ago> I think self driving cars may add something new. I'll bite -- what new thing would it add?
- tim333 3y agoPotential upsides include less road deaths if self driving gets good, and cheap robotaxis from train stations. Also maybe robotic goods delivery overnight rather than the streets being clogged with trucks and vans during the workday.
- rini17 3y agoOr ditch cars and do the last mile by e-bikes and scooters.