Volkswagen exec admits full self-driving cars 'may never happen'

Re:Volkswagen exec admits full self-driving cars 'may never ... by HereBeBeasties on Saturday January 18, 2020 @04:51PM (#22087535)

Umm, that is is point though - with autonomy the cars presumably won't break the law and stop where it's technically illegal for 30s to pick you up. They will presumably need to find somewhere legal to park to do so.

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Re:Volkswagen exec admits full self-driving cars 'may never ... by dkdklk on Saturday January 18, 2020 @04:59PM (#22087581)

You might want to look up the legal difference between parking, stopping, and standing.

The vast majority of pickups in nyc at least are not illegal under any current law.

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Re:Volkswagen exec admits full self-driving cars 'may never ... by 8ytecoder on Saturday January 18, 2020 @06:12PM (#22088047)

They block bike lanes all the times. It’s illegal to stand, stop or cruise in bike lanes.

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Re:Volkswagen exec admits full self-driving cars 'may never ... by philwelch on Saturday January 18, 2020 @05:02PM (#22087596)

Anecdotally, I've often had Ubers pick me up in specifically marked and designated passenger loading zones when and where that's been appropriate and necessary. And in principle it's really no different from picking up a friend if you're giving them a ride somewhere.

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Re:Volkswagen exec admits full self-driving cars 'may never ... by senordevnyc on Saturday January 18, 2020 @06:32PM (#22088153)

I’m not convinced it is illegal, and even if it is, no one cares.

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