Many Consumers Expect Traditional OEMs, Not Technology Companies, to Develop Self-Driving Vehicles - Seite 3

"Systematically protecting self-driving cars against cyberattacks and creating an adequate regulatory framework for autonomous driving are key requirements for this new type of mobility to develop," said Mei-Pochtler, a BCG senior partner based in Vienna.

What's more, only 35% of parents reported a willingness to allow their children to ride alone in an SDV, though nearly 60% of adults are willing to do so themselves. There is also hesitation regarding sharing rides in a self-driving taxi; however, this hesitation diminishes when steep discounts are offered. The highest willingness to share a self-driving taxi occurs among respondents in countries with densely populated and high-traffic areas, such as China and India.

The survey results show that although many consumers and cities are ready for SDVs, significant barriers to adoption remain. In order to overcome these barriers, a deeper, more widespread understanding of such vehicles' functionality and benefits must be cultivated, and technology must be further developed to address safety and testing concerns.

About the Survey

BCG and the World Economic Forum conducted qualitative and quantitative surveys of 5,500 consumers, and interviewed 25 policy makers, around the world. The research was conducted in three steps: focus group discussions in London, Singapore, and Berlin; an in-depth online survey of city inhabitants in ten countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia; and interviews with 25 policy makers in 12 diverse international cities. The goals of the survey were to understand urban policy makers' and consumers' attitudes toward SDVs and related business models.

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