Study Says Driverless Taxis Will Also Be Riderless Ones Too

Robo-taxis may be the auto industry's hot new concept, but a majority of travelers would hesitate to accept a ride, says a survey by Gartner Inc.

Fifty-five percent of respondents said they would not consider riding in a fully self-driving vehicle, although 71 percent would consider riding in a partially autonomous car.

That will be sobering news to automakers and suppliers, who are working feverishly toward a future of self-driving vehicles.

carloslassiter - 9/18/2017 10:00:03 AM

+1 Boost

Someone please explain to these guys that in the era of the smart phone the business model of driving around aimlessly looking for a fare is over.

SanJoseDriver - 9/19/2017 1:16:10 AM

+3 Boost

I'm sure 55% of people said they would never own a smart phone 10 years ago as well. Autonomous cars are inevitable and everyone will one day be using them regularly.