The future ain’t pretty: Driverless cars can lead to longer hours in traffic

MELBOURNE: Driverless cars could worsen traffic congestion in the coming decades, partly due to drivers’ attitudes towards the emerging autonomous technology, and a lack of willingness to share their rides, according to a study.

Using Adelaide city in Australia as a test model, the researchers surveyed over 500 commuters, including a mix of those who travel to work by car and public transport, and modelled the potential impacts.
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