Physics says if I don’t have my own car I’ll have to wait for one. The rideshare could leave a ton in the parking lot but that negates all the projected cost savings from higher utilization.
In most cases, having your own car will mean driving it too.
I have been asking people about this. Many will just build the wait into what they do, and will count on software minimizing that with predictive behavior.
Personally, I have zero desire to own a self driving car. I could potentially own one with that option, but the expense will get in the way. Just not worth it.
Younger people will just adapt, meaning longer term ownership trends will not be good.
Except for classic, you drive cars. Demand and value will grow nicely as people maintain them.
Frankly, they will have to be legislated off the road.
Well off people will own, but that will be a minority case.
Most people like leaving crap in their car and having it ready at a moments notice. I definitely think people will want self driving cars - but as a feature in the car they buy.
The exception will be those in the city where it’s a pain to find parking.
