Want a Ride? Attitudes Towards Autonomous Driving and Behavior in Autonomous Vehicles

With the introduction of autonomous vehicles on the streets, exemplified by driverless taxis from companies like Cruise and Waymo in San Francisco, the conversation around autonomous cars has evolved from futuristic speculation to a pressing issue in contemporary society Panasewicz and Jorge (2023). Public discourse, shaped by personal experiences with existing automation technologies (e.g., adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance), media coverage, and the automotive industry, has emerged to discuss both the opportunities and challenges of widespread adoption of autonomous