Anybody who is in favor of this ought to think twice.
“American jobs for Americans” will fail if driving jobs disappear. Something like eight million jobs for persons of limited educational achievement.
We need a transition plan.
I heard that myself. Except I heard that up to about 30% of jobs outside of fast food and similar involved driving. Maybe that’s just for men.
If that is the case, or if the numbers are more like you stated, then autonomous vehicles will be a complete and total employment disaster.
This will go the way of the Flying Cars idea—Just not going to happen. No Money in it.
“Something like eight million jobs”
Robot trucks are CERTAIN and likely will be required in 10 years.
They can operate 24hrs per day excepting fuel stops. They can also pack up in convoys of dozens and travel at a perfect 55mph.
It will substantially reduce the cost of freight and provide a safer transit.