[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by JoMar

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.

I was worried that a driverless vehicle might not "see" a dog dashing out on the road.
JoMar, thanks for your clarification.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I was worried that a driverless vehicle might not "see" a dog dashing out on the road.
JoMar, thanks for your clarification.

The sensors will see dogs, sand cranes etc and will actually react in milliseconds as compared to us who may take seconds. In addition the car will have a 360 degree "view" at all times so the defensive action should not put others in jeopardy where we would probably swerve. All in theory at this point but we will find out.

[queasy27]

Thanks to villagetinker for the email link. I'm partially disabled and rarely drive but have kept my car since public transportation options are slim around here. I'd be glad to see this venture succeed, especially if it means not having to schedule a taxi in advance or wait hours for one to arrive.

[Bay Kid]

Do you need to give a tip? Who do you talk to? Does the car blow the horn for you at pickup? So many questions. (Just a joke, no need to answer.)

[Barefoot]

I see in the online newspaper that someone went for a test drive.