Once the legal framework is in place and the technology finally sorts itself out, I can see a situation where the idea of private car ownership becomes a strang

Once the legal framework is in place and the technology finally sorts itself out, I can see a situation where the idea of private car ownership becomes a strange concept in cities. You just have a fleet of "chauffeur" driven cars available that you can call on as you need them. Of course the fleet can be 'sent out to work' during periods of low demand.