[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Boomer

Driverless cars creep me out.

I'd be surprised, with The Villages being a retirement community, if others don't feel the same way.

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by Boomer

Driverless cars creep me out. But that’s just me. I would prefer a chauffeur, hat and all.

I just got an email from the Investment Education Club that says Thursday, January 24, at 3:00, at Sea Breeze, their topic will be “Investment Opportunities in Autonomous Vehicles.”

I have no interest in the topic but thought I would share the info here in case someone else is curious.

Also, if you have an interest in this club, you can sign up for their email and then you can pick and choose when you are interested in attending.

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I posted the above this morning and later received an email that said the meeting location is changed for this week only. It will be at Pimlico.


The club has a website at villagesie.weebly.com if you are interested in more info.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I'd be surprised, with The Villages being a retirement community, if others don't feel the same way.

Be prepared to be surprised.... Also, at the presentation, having a driver in the car will last the first year, then, when it proves out, the will be driverless. One of the questions that was not answered is how they will handle dogs.

[Villagevip]

Saw the radar mast go by in LSL square last week, thought it was the google map vehicle..Hoping remapping T.V., just repainted, and new landscaping..This, showing the latest and greatest..

[Northerner52]

Someone is wasting a lot of money.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Northerner52

Someone is wasting a lot of money.

???

[villagetinker]

The driver-less taxi appears to be operational, and I came across a news release from the operator:

We wanted to share some exciting news. Voyage is now getting ready to bring our self-driving taxi service to new neighborhoods at The Villages over the coming months and to help gauge interest among residents, we've put together a simple on-line contact form for those that are interested in trying our service at no charge. Click the URL below to place your name on the list.

www.ridevoyage.com (NOTE: I am not sure the link pasted in correctly, so you may have to type this in manually.)

They feel this is the best way for residents to express interest in Voyage, and will help them stay in touch with residents as they expand their service.

Every trip will have a safety driver onboard

NOTE: I have nothing to do with this company, I just saw the news release and am passing on the info, as I see many people asking about getting taxi's in the villages.

[Nucky]

I'll HitchHike. Good Luck with the new business but it's not for me.

[dewilson58]

When I drive, my Bride says our vehicle is driverless.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

When I drive, my Bride says our vehicle is driverless.

TOO funny!!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

The driver-less taxi appears to be operational, and I came across a news release from the operator:
We wanted to share some exciting news. Voyage is now getting ready to bring our self-driving taxi service to new neighborhoods at The Villages over the coming months and to help gauge interest among residents, we've put together a simple on-line contact form for those that are interested in trying our service at no charge.

I put my email address on the link you provided. Tinker: thanks for the link.
I think driver-less taxi's are exciting; however it's reassuring to me that every trip will have a safety driver on board.

JoMar, what did you mean by your comment: One of the questions that was not answered is how they will handle dogs.

[Bogie Shooter]

What is the purpose/benefit/advantage of driver-less, if there will be a safety driver on board? Taxi with a different name?

[Carla B]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

What is the purpose/benefit/advantage of driver-less, if there will be a safety driver on board? Taxi with a different name?

As JoMar said, the safety driver will be on board for the first year only in the testing phase.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

What is the purpose/benefit/advantage of driver-less, if there will be a safety driver on board?

I think the safety driver is only on board for the initial period, perhaps the first year?
Once people get comfortable with the idea, and the safety has been well documented, they probably will eliminate the safety driver.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I put my email address on the link you provided. Tinker: thanks for the link.
I think driver-less taxi's are exciting; however it's reassuring to me that every trip will have a safety driver on board.

JoMar, what did you mean by your comment: One of the questions that was not answered is how they will handle dogs.

They have agreed to take service dogs but that might need to be separate vehicles. The issue is the next rider might have allergies related to animal dander and in a confined space like a vehicle that could create an issue. That was in the seminar I attended a couple months ago so not sure if they have addressed the trips to the vet, the "comfort" dogs etc.

We also signed up for the email today.