Autonomous car & driving: impacts

The autonomous car & autonomous driving will have far-reaching impact, assuming full autonomy (level 5):

• No more traffic congestion.
• Fewer accidents, albeit with liability issues.
• Less need for new infrastructure (including the hyperloop)? Maybe not, assuming more traffic participants (elderly, kids).
• More cars, hence more traffic & energy consumption.
• Less need for public transportation.
• Less need for professional drivers.
• More inclination towards sharing? Possibly not, as the car will evolve into an office or living room and hence becomes more personal.
• Higher productivity (travel time becomes effective working hours).
• Urbansisation slow-down, as living in rural areas becomes more feasible.