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Originally Posted by barahona44
Uber says "Our hearts go out to the family"
To be followed shortly by their wallets.
Other than the "cool" factor and providing transportation to people who for one reason or another are unable or unwilling to drive, I'm still trying to figure out the market for driverless vehicles.
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The benefit for autonomous driving is HUGE. No more DUIs, so fewer DUI related accidents leading to fewer deaths/injuries, reduced prison population + reduction in time cops spend on DUI related stops meaning fewer tax dollars and better police work. Fast travel time and less congestion because the driving is more efficient (no more useless braking, dangerous lane changes, etc). Leads to less time wasted in traveling + optimizing time spent in the car either resting or doing other work. Fewer accidents in general, so fewer injuries/deaths and cheaper insurance. Opens up ride sharing market even more as your car no longer needs to stay where you are, so you can either rent it out, or not own a car at all.
The knock on economic and social effects of this are massive and greatly greatly greatlyx10000000 under appreciated...
