[surfingdino]

Thing is, those who like cars and driving don't want autonomous cars; those who only see cars as a way to transport humans and goods should stop pretending they want cars and simply use Uber or Rent-a-Van. Self-driving cars are a solution to a non-existent problem.

[tbrownaw]

> those who only see cars as a way to transport humans and goods should stop pretending they want cars and simply use Uber or Rent-a-Van

Amazingly enough, working out a cost-benefit calculation between renting on demand vs owning will in fact sometimes turn out in favor of owning.

[surfingdino]

Depends on your location. As the global population relocates to cities the cost-benefit maths work out in favour of not owning. New residential developments in Europe are planned and built without enough space to park at least one vehicle per apartment. Insurance, parking, and extra "emissions" charges (that EVs have to pay too), are all killing car ownership. There are places in London where you will not get a parking permit for your vehicle unless you meet certain criteria. The US was built for life where cars are an essential part of daily routine, Europe wasn't.