Driverless cars in the UK
Discussion
I expect that when its done (and it will be done) no one will 'own' a car, you'll have the 'service' of one - on demand from a pool, you'll be charged for the privilege, this will also ensure that the car fleet doesn't get too old, it's serviced properly, and most importantly there will be a way for the Govt to still tax 'car drivers' to the hilt in some way. Possibly a fixed service charge for starters then PAYG mile by mile.
That's how I'd do it.
That's how I'd do it.
techguyone said:
no one will 'own' a car, you'll have the 'service' of one - on demand from a pool, you'll be charged for the privilege, this will also ensure that the car fleet doesn't get too old,
Or you could have a pool of vehicles with lots of seats constantly circulating on the main routes, and people could just get in and out at the start and finish of their journey.What's more anyone who's worked in the parcels business will know that there's very clever route planning software to reach all addresses as efficiently as possible. You could use that sort of thing instead of fixed routes.
As someone who always enjoys driving (yes, I've done the long, crappy commute thing, and the long journey stuff) I find this looming scenario very sad. Those that want a relaxing trip from A to B, which includes the route exactly as they want without sharing it with anyone else, can do this already - its called a taxi.
Anyway reckon they might be a few years off coming to Australia - lots of 'roads' on GPS you wouldn't want to drive along...
Anyway reckon they might be a few years off coming to Australia - lots of 'roads' on GPS you wouldn't want to drive along...
IanCress said:
It will be interesting to see how it will cope with the UK's tight streets, pot-holes, speed-bumps and roadworks.
I agree there will be plenty of "situations" on our roads which they won't cope with.There was a similar thread a while ago with examples, and I haven't changed my opinion in the meantime.
PomBstard said:
As someone who always enjoys driving (yes, I've done the long, crappy commute thing, and the long journey stuff) I find this looming scenario very sad. Those that want a relaxing trip from A to B, which includes the route exactly as they want without sharing it with anyone else, can do this already - its called a taxi.
If I commuted by taxi I'd make a net loss on my day's earnings. This is the case for at least 50% of the population - I get almost exactly the UK average wage - and my commute is 10 miles so less than most.M4cruiser said:
IanCress said:
It will be interesting to see how it will cope with the UK's tight streets, pot-holes, speed-bumps and roadworks.
I agree there will be plenty of "situations" on our roads which they won't cope with.There was a similar thread a while ago with examples, and I haven't changed my opinion in the meantime.
Nearly a decade ago. Pot holes, tight streets and speedbumps? I'm sure they'll manage.
CrutyRammers said:
In 2005, the Darpa challenge for driverless vehicles went through this pass:
Nearly a decade ago. Pot holes, tight streets and speedbumps? I'm sure they'll manage.
Funny then that the Darpa people also consider the urban environment a much greater challenge.Nearly a decade ago. Pot holes, tight streets and speedbumps? I'm sure they'll manage.
Like you say, the photo is from a decade ago, please point me to the production versions.
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