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Driverless cars were the future but now the truth is out: they’re on the road to nowhere (www.theguardian.com)
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Driverless cars were the future but now the truth is out: they’re on the road to nowhere::The dream of these vehicles ruling the roads remains just that. Focusing on public transport would be much smarter, says transport writer Christian Wolmar

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[–] darth_helmet@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

One hundred years from now, it’ll probably mostly still be cars. Aerotaxis for the rich, maybe

[–] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Aerotaxis for the rich already exist: helicopters, Gulfstream, etc.

Or a 747 with everything inside gold plated if you're a Saudi Prince.

[–] ech@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can't land a helicopter at the club without a bunch of pansies whining about "public safety", as if a few heads on the street is such a big deal.

[–] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

Hahahahah.

You cut off a few pansy heads and everyone gets all upset.

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

A century from now humanity's population will be lucky to number in the 6 digits.

[–] grabyourmotherskeys@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

And we will all be merged with cars.