Autonomous vehicles work much better than many people think – and much worse. Some simple changes to our roads could make them safer.
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It seems humans aren’t ready to hand over the keys just yet.
Trials in US cities of self-driving taxis could have implications for road users around the world.
The age of autonomous vehicles is edging closer to reality with the launch of a driverless taxi service in the USA.
In order to create an efficient future transportation system, autonomous vehicles need to accommodate people with different mobility needs.
Companies developing autonomous vehicles are missing out on the local knowledge and values of the people who live where these cars are tested. And that lack of engagement sets up bigger problems.
Uber, Tesla and Waymo (Google) are leapfrogging traditional car makers like Ford, VW and General Motors when it comes to self-driving cars.
It’s going to be difficult for UK government-backed autonomous vehicle projects to compete with Silicon Valley – unless they have something neat under the bonnet.
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