I've seen the idea that self-driving cars will lead to lower car ownership expressed before, and I'm not convinced by it. If you own your own car, you can leave

I've seen the idea that self-driving cars will lead to lower car ownership expressed before, and I'm not convinced by it. If you own your own car, you can leave things in it, whether useful things or mere decorations. You can't leave things in a self-driving taxi. I'm not sure about self-driving taxis leading to greater ride-sharing either: one reason people buy their own cars is so they don't have to share space with strangers on buses and trains.