I think we could really get automated road systems working if the auto makers were interested. But why would they invest in technology and work with the governm

I think we could really get automated road systems working if the auto makers were interested. But why would they invest in technology and work with the government on it when it would demolish their profits? Fewer people will need cars: one of the most annoying things about car-sharing services right now is that you can't go from A > B, you have to go back to A or continue to rack up charges. If cars drive themselves, services will spring up to leverage self-driven cars. Suddenly it will be just as convenient as driving, if not more convenient. Fewer cars will be made, sold, and used. Fewer accidents with totaled cars will also mean fewer new cars sold.