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- 2. Robo-Taxi Fleets Robo-taxis are the way forward for passenger transport in suburbs and cities. As part of ‘Mobility as a Service’ robo-taxis change travel patterns, car ownership, and have to integrate with public transport.
- 3. Public Transport Systems Autonomous buses, shuttles and new mobility solutions to fill transport gaps are introduced. Security, flexibility, reach, interconnectivity and funding are the primary issues for many cities.
- 4. Regulation and Liability The regions that gain most will be those where regulation acts as a catalyst for AV deployment. Successfully addressing reporting requirements and liability will be critical for adoption.
- 5. Automated Freight Driverless expressway trucks will transform long-haul journeys and the wider logistics sector. As safety goals are met and costs are reduced, regulatory support evolves with deployment.
- 6. Drones for Goods Investment in timely drone delivery services accelerates deployment in multiple locations. Concerns about safety and collisions are overcome with automated UAV air traffic control.
- 7. Air Taxis Several major cities will support the introduction of air-taxis - initially to allow the elite to bypass increasing congestion on the streets, but later for wider citizen use.
- 8. Improved Safety Reducing accidents and road deaths is the political priority behind support for AV. While many benefits can be gained from ADAS, the promise of further major safety improvements is pivotal.
- 9. More Congestion Decreasing congestion on the roads is a core ambition for AV advocates, but many recognise that, with mixed fleets operating for several years, we may initially see an increase in urban traffic.
- 10. Less Parking Effective deployment of AVs could mean not only fewer vehicles on the streets, but also that parking spaces are removed enabling narrower roadways and more pedestrian space.
- 11. Environmental and Social Impact Ensuring that autonomous vehicles are cleaner than alternative options may be a pre-requisite in many regions, while the benefit of AVs for wider society is a crucial issue for public endorsement.
- 12. Urban Delivery Small, slow-moving, autonomous robots offer attractive ROI and act as an accelerator of deployment. They enable safe, clean, convenient and low- cost delivery and help to raise public confidence in AV.
- 13. Truck Platoons As the first level of deployed automation, truck platoons help build wider momentum while delivering tangible improvements in efficiency, cost of transportation, energy use and safety.
- 14. Common Standards International standards and commonly shared technologies may be essential for driving global rather than regional AV adoption. Without them, a more fragmented approach will be taken.
- 15. Resistance to Sharing Public support for ridesharing will require a re-evaluation of vehicle design for small groups. Concerns about privacy and safety mean strangers may be unwilling to travel together.
- 16. Rethinking Planning Poor coordination between transit systems, urban planning and solutions may delay AV benefits. For full impact it will be necessary to take a more flexible approach to planning
- 17. First and Last Mile Improving the inefficient first and last mile has health, energy and efficiency benefits. In urban environments, scooters, bikes and small autonomous robots all have a role to play.
- 18. Controlled Environments Automation within controlled environments continues to expand steadily. AVs within airports, port terminals and logistics facilities start to venture onto the open road.