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10-11-2024, 07:53 AM | #2 |
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what could possibly go wrong?
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10-11-2024, 07:57 AM | #3 |
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I know people want to talk about driverless as if the goal is for cities to be flooded with cars without drivers. But there are simple applications that are actually pretty intriguing and less dangerous. One that I always found particularly interesting… imagine if on game day or at a major convention or Christmas shopping, instead of having cars aggressively looking for the closest spot you could park wherever you want and have a number of driverless cars shuffle you closer.
I think this avenue is also being explored for “last mile connectivity” where many would use a bus or train but are just a little bit too far from a stop for it to be practical. Even if you’re talking about danger, these cars are still competing with car being operated by drivers who drive increasingly distracted |
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10-11-2024, 07:58 AM | #4 |
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If there’s no pedals or steering wheels, then why are the people that own them referred to as drivers? This also sounds like a way to put Uber/Lyft drivers out of business.
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10-11-2024, 07:59 AM | #5 |
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Should be easy to stiff the driver
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10-11-2024, 08:00 AM | #6 |
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Yeah that might appeal to a younger generation, I question how many of the older generations will adopt it.
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10-11-2024, 08:03 AM | #7 |
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10-11-2024, 08:03 AM | #8 |
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So last mile transport may work but the thoroughfare would need to not allow pedestrians.
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10-11-2024, 08:06 AM | #10 |
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10-11-2024, 08:08 AM | #11 |
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I like the idea of its use at airports. Actually saw a guy get into a Waymo at Sky Harbor the other day and it did kind of feel like a movie
I also like the idea of an automated ride where you can control the internal climate. My biggest gripe with cabs and rideshares, especially to/from airports, is the aggressive driving and its always stuffy af in the vehicle or their bundle of Black Ice air fresheners are burning your nostrils, or they want to talk, etc |
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10-11-2024, 08:09 AM | #12 | |
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10-11-2024, 08:11 AM | #14 |
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I'd get in the car with Henry Ruggs before I'd get in a robotaxi.
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10-11-2024, 08:14 AM | #15 |
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I think they're already on the roads in some specific areas. I've also seen the really small delivery type vehicles not meant for people but just bringing groceries, packages across town to a house
I think a lot of this is still a long way away. I'd be easier to put sensors in road signs, lights but that's take forever to refresh everything. |
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