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Will Robot Cars Drive Traffic Congestion Off a Cliff?
Self-driving cars will give those over 65 and those 16 to 24 new mobility. The number of miles driven may skyrocket.
Credit: Associated Press
Self-driving cars are expected to usher in a new era of mobility, safety, and convenience. The problem, say transportation researchers, is that people will use them too much.
Experts foresee robot cars chauffeuring children to school, dance class, and baseball practice. Commuters will be able to work, sleep, eat, or watch movies on the way to the office. People may send their cars to do things like pick up groceries that they have ordered online.
Researchers believe the number of miles driven will skyrocket. It's less certain whether that will mean a corresponding surge in traffic congestion, but it's a clear possibility.
From Associated Press
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