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>> But what’s the point? Why do individuals need level 5 cars? Because there are places that public transit will never cover? I've been places in the American
by sib 3y ago
>> But what’s the point? Why do individuals need level 5 cars?
Because there are places that public transit will never cover? I've been places in the American West that are 50+ miles from the nearest paved road, stop sign, or restroom. I don't think they're getting bus or train service any time soon.
- mlyle 3y agoNo, but you could have public-rideshare in some of these places. Level 4+ cars may be quite expensive for some time. Operating costs of L4+ vehicles will likely be low compared to human-driven vehicles (counting the cost of the driver). So, it could lead to car sharing in situations where we don't accept it currently. > that are 50+ miles from the nearest paved road, stop sign, or restroom. US population density is lower than most of the developed world, but what you describe is a tiny share of miles driven and can be effectively ignored for now.