What would you do on a of less than 30 minutes? of more than 30 minutes? driverless car trip Use the internet for leisure (e.g. 43% 49% Facebook or online shopping) Work (including using the 26% 29% internet for work) Watch TV or movies 13% 33% Sleep 13% 30% Just relax and do nothing 64% 55% Other 38% 40% Activity Percentage of respondents who consider using driverless cars for this activity Commuting 39% Work trips during business hours 23% School run 17% Unaccompanied school run 13% Running errands 64% Social outings 70% Long trips or holidays 45% None of the 18% Other 13% Imagine a future where you own Definitely Might Definitely would not your own driverless car. To what extent might you do the following? Have your driverless car drop you 21% 50% 29% off, then park somewhere nearby for current parking rates, so it's nearby when you need it Have your driverless car drop you 42% 38% 20% off, then send it elsewhere to avoid paying for parking where you are, before calling it back later Generate an income for yourself by 15% 35% 49% letting other passengers use your driverless car when you are not using it Approximately 58% of people aged 55–64 said they currently travel by car for their commute, either as a driver or a passenger, but only 42% would consider travelling in a driverless car for these trips. Comparatively, 67% of people aged under 54 would consider travelling in a driverless car for their commute. However, a majority of people aged over 65 were open to using a driverless vehicle to run errands (56%) and attend social outings (58%).
What would you do on a driverless car trip of less than 30 minutes? of more than 30 minutes? Use the internet for leisure (e.g. Facebook or online shopping) 43% 49% Work (including using the internet for work) 26% 29% Watch TV or movies 13% 33% Sleep 13% 30% Just relax and do nothing 64% 55% Other 38% 40% Activity Percentage of respondents who consider using driverless cars for this activity Commuting 39% Work trips during business hours 23% School run 17% Unaccompanied school run 13% Running errands 64% Social outings 70% Long trips or holidays 45% None of the 18% Other 13% Imagine a future where you own your own driverless car. To what extent might you do the following? Definitely Might Definitely would not Have your driverless car drop you off, then park somewhere nearby for current parking rates, so it's nearby when you need it 21% 50% 29% Have your driverless car drop you off, then send it elsewhere to avoid paying for parking where you are, before calling it back later 42% 38% 20% Generate an income for yourself by letting other passengers use your driverless car when you are not using it 15% 35% 49% Approximately 58% of people aged 55–64 said they currently travel by car for their commute, either as a driver or a passenger, but only 42% would consider travelling in a driverless car for these trips. Comparatively, 67% of people aged under 54 would consider travelling in a driverless car for their commute. However, a majority of people aged over 65 were open to using a driverless vehicle to run errands (56%) and attend social outings (58%).
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