run-the-joules
Turgid Member
You are one shy of the full deal... As humans we like to own stuff, like a car. But in reality robotaxis will eventually be a public utility like your ISP. And it will be cheaper than owning. And much more reliable and efficient.
As long as I have any say in the matter, I'll give up private vehicle ownership around the same time I give up breathing, personally. Living in an apartment or renting out spare rooms in the house to roommates in a single family home but I'm not doing that, either I very much value the instant accessibility, ability to leave crap I need frequently in the car, etc. Not to mention never having to worry about having to smell some stinking smoker or someone who doesn't so much apply perfume as bathe in it who just used that car before me.
That said, a LOT of people do not feel the same way as me and just want something that fits their transport needs at the cheapest price.