Self-driving cars can’t disrupt urban transport systems, because they don’t solve the issue.
The issue is that everyone wants their own, big, car, and everyone wants to use them at the same time.
During the morning commute you have over a hundred times more cars on the road than in the late evening, at 10pm, for example.
The only solution that allows the streets not to be completely overwhelmed by cars is to put the cars underground, or on elevated roads, or use more efficient systems.
40 cars vs. one bus. Self-Driving cars don’t help in urban environments at all.
Many cities already suggest to just use P+R instead of using cars downtown.
The issue is that everyone wants their own, big, car, and everyone wants to use them at the same time.
During the morning commute you have over a hundred times more cars on the road than in the late evening, at 10pm, for example.
The only solution that allows the streets not to be completely overwhelmed by cars is to put the cars underground, or on elevated roads, or use more efficient systems.
40 cars vs. one bus. Self-Driving cars don’t help in urban environments at all.
Many cities already suggest to just use P+R instead of using cars downtown.