“And all of this *may be* far cheaper than what you pay now, as a percentage of your income, on total cost of ownership for your car. It *may be* safer, faster, more convenient, and cheaper than having a single car today, but it will be *different* than every family member having his or her own car and chauffeur.”
And less free. Unless I can arbitrarily control its cost and destination at any point in the unmonitored ride, I’ll still opt for a 6-cylinder+, human-controlled car with self-drive assist.
FWIW, I see self-driving cars as the backdoor way to get the US to adopt European levels of citizen control.
“I see self-driving cars as the backdoor way to get the US to adopt European levels of citizen control.”
For leftists, everything is an opportunity to get more control over citizens. Technology is what you make of it.
“I’ll still opt for a 6-cylinder+, human-controlled car with self-drive assist.”
I share your feelings in general. I prefer to own. I’m just saying what I think is likely to happen.