[noitpmeder]

Regarding autonomous cars, it'll only make sense once every car is in/on the network and roadways are hermetically sealed. So never.

I really hope governments get their act together and start developing/planning/testing improved public transportation. Trains are already nearly fully autonomous, and just imagine the countless benefits having cities/towns/countries designed around something other than the wasteful self owned car.

[jqpabc123]

In other words, the autonomous transportation that is most practical and best suited for the real world is called a train.

[tim333]

We've had autonomous trains here in London since 1987 and trains since about 1850 but still there is the usual traffic. I think self driving cars may add something new.

[JohnFen]

> I think self driving cars may add something new.

I'll bite -- what new thing would it add?

[tim333]

Potential upsides include less road deaths if self driving gets good, and cheap robotaxis from train stations. Also maybe robotic goods delivery overnight rather than the streets being clogged with trucks and vans during the workday.

[rini17]

Or ditch cars and do the last mile by e-bikes and scooters.