Having discussed this with friends, a fair number of people just want their own car that they drive.
I've encountered the same reaction, and I believe it is widespread. But here's the thing: even the people who insist on owning and driving their own cars, and refuse to let it drive them, can still benefit greatly from owning a self-driving car.
Imagine never having to park - you just get out of your car in front of your destination and it goes and finds a parking spot.
Imagine never having to get someone to drop you off at the airport. Your car can just go home afterwards.
Imagine getting your oil changed or other maintenance. The car can do this on its own when you don't need it.
I believe that we'll see a lot of marketing geared towards the people who would never let a car drive them around. This will be a great stepping-stone to help convince these people that it's safe. They'll get it for the convenience, but then eventually one day they'll use it when they're drunk or tired. Eventually, they'll learn to trust it.
I've encountered the same reaction, and I believe it is widespread. But here's the thing: even the people who insist on owning and driving their own cars, and refuse to let it drive them, can still benefit greatly from owning a self-driving car.
Imagine never having to park - you just get out of your car in front of your destination and it goes and finds a parking spot.
Imagine never having to get someone to drop you off at the airport. Your car can just go home afterwards.
Imagine getting your oil changed or other maintenance. The car can do this on its own when you don't need it.
I believe that we'll see a lot of marketing geared towards the people who would never let a car drive them around. This will be a great stepping-stone to help convince these people that it's safe. They'll get it for the convenience, but then eventually one day they'll use it when they're drunk or tired. Eventually, they'll learn to trust it.