Nevada passes law authorizing driverless cars

Re:Nevada passes law authorizing driverless cars by checker on Thursday June 23, 2011 @03:59PM (#2689603)

I can definitely feel 'trapped' when people invade my personal space, especially if they smell or have a cough. Those experiences are horrible for the extended amounts of time required for a commute. I still ride, but driving really isn't an option.

Sometimes I wonder why public transport doesn't raise the prices during rush hour to create an equilibrium where the trains don't become sardine cans. I guess economically and somewhat ethically it might be harmful.

I pay $10 to get to work and back in rush hour. Parking is $12 for the day, plus gas and wear and tear. I would gladly pay some extra cash if it made the trains emptier, cleaner, and more reliable.

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Re:Nevada passes law authorizing driverless cars by nhaehnle on Thursday June 23, 2011 @06:24PM (#2690177)

Do you want all those people to clog up the streets in their cars?

Lots of cities have problems with their transportation capacities, but simply shuffling people around isn't going to fix that.

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Re:Nevada passes law authorizing driverless cars by minikomi on Thursday June 23, 2011 @10:59PM (#2690790)

Maybe a first class area for daily commute

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Re:Nevada passes law authorizing driverless cars by kalleboo on Friday June 24, 2011 @04:09AM (#2691450)

Some of the trains used for commuting where I live (southern sweden/denmark) do have a first class area (which is nearly always empty…).

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