6 steps cities should take to pave the way for self-driving cars

If forecasts hold true, autonomous vehicles (AVs) operating as taxi fleets without human safety drivers could be in widespread use in cities around the world by 2030. The current commercial operation of robo-taxis for hire is, for now, very limited, and does not yet operate without human supervision. A leading example of one such service is Waymo One, which has been operating in Phoenix, Arizona since December 2018. Waymo One operates in a limited area, has a safety driver ready to intervene if needed, and charges rates in a similar way to other ride sharing companies for the service. With the influx of this technology, some cities are being called upon to address residents' concerns about autonomous vehicles operating on their city's streets.