Re:Why emergency braking systems sometimes hit parked cars a...
by arbie on Sunday June 10, 2018 @02:14AM
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> I take 15 minutes crammed in a small space with a bunch of strangers over one hour of solitude in a small metal box with windows any day.
I am reasonably sure economics will change that.
> Nobody has managed to explain me how self driving cars reduces congestion.
It doesn't, but it allows the work day to begin at commute time. Those that don't adapt will simply have fewer "work hours" to make up the lost productivity.
I suspect the bumpiness of roads will become a public nuisance once people start reading/computing in-car.
I am reasonably sure economics will change that.
> Nobody has managed to explain me how self driving cars reduces congestion.
It doesn't, but it allows the work day to begin at commute time. Those that don't adapt will simply have fewer "work hours" to make up the lost productivity.
I suspect the bumpiness of roads will become a public nuisance once people start reading/computing in-car.