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MIButterfly

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8. Thank you.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025, 03:11 PM

Jun 11

That makes more sense to me than anything else I've heard, especially about helping a disabled person live more independently.

But I think there are a LOT of bugs to work out before it's safe enough for the masses.

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What is so glorious about driverless cars? [View all] MIButterfly Jun 11 OP

Mobility issues is the biggest, followed by drunk driving Blues Heron Jun 11 #1

By mobility issues, do you mean people who are unable to drive due to physical limitations? CrispyQ Jun 11 #4

Exactly, you might be right on the second one, but if they can get them working really well, might save lives Blues Heron Jun 11 #14

Regular taxis have successfully served this role for decades. Basso8vb Jun 11 #5

There are many communities in which taxis are non-existent, or exceedingly rare n/t markpkessinger Jun 11 #7

You don't own your own taxi though, if these things can work (a big if) then they could be a game changer Blues Heron Jun 11 #13

They are piloted by "assisting drivers" in India and other places. Klarkashton Jun 11 #2

So the companies that own them don't have to pay employees to drive them. Basso8vb Jun 11 #3

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 11 #6

Thank you. MIButterfly Jun 11 #8

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 11 #9

No so much glorious as just 'comfort and convenience, Torchlight Jun 11 #10

There are a lot of benefits Renew Deal Jun 11 #11

If you own one it can... lame54 Jun 11 #12