What will the consequences for society be, once autonomous driving is introduced? Image source: Shutterstock (#341300000)
A new study conducted by SMMT has revealed that the autonomous cars would be able to provide a higher quality of life across all demographics. While 71% of the respondents aged between 17 and 24 saw autnomous cars as an asset to their lives, both economically and socially. Almost 49% of the people with mobility-related disabilities found autonomous cars as a medium which would allow them to leave the house more often. “The benefits of connected and autonomous vehicles are life-changing, offering more people greater independence, freedom to socialise, work and earn more, and access services more easily. While fully autonomous cars will be a step change for society, this report shows people are already seeing their benefits. The challenge now is to create the conditions that will allow this technology to thrive, given how it will deliver wider societal advantages,” Mike Hawes, chief executive of the SMMT said.
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