California to allow testing of self-driving cars without a driver present

Re:California to allow testing of self-driving cars without ... by xigency on Tuesday February 27, 2018 @01:17PM (#16476258)

I think the intention was to say self-driving vehicles with no passengers, though I could be wrong.

The reason being that a car driving itself around with no one in it is essentially wasting resources and spewing out emissions. The example comes up often in what-ifs about self-driving cars.

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Re:California to allow testing of self-driving cars without ... by joshstrange on Tuesday February 27, 2018 @01:22PM (#16476311)

Ahh, well that I can get behind IF they are in congested traffic because one of the big advantages of driverless cars is mine can drop me off at work then go park in a charging garage across town. I wouldn't want to be taxed for my car driving on a wide-open road to a more efficient location.

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Re:California to allow testing of self-driving cars without ... by chillacy on Tuesday February 27, 2018 @05:21PM (#16478567)

You'll still pay for it indirectly through the cost of gas and putting miles on your car though. Which is the ideal way to "tax" usage anyways.

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