Originally Posted by
SBRDude
While that might be true, refusing to permit a person to drive a car will probably run into some big problems on the basis of individual freedoms. Think of it this way, let's say an automated vehicle system would work very well and cut the energy use in the nation by an absurd level while also reducing traffic accidents significantly. But, let's say the condition for that great improvement is that no one is allowed to ride a bike any longer because it will hose the system....
If these hypothetical vehicles weren't significantly advanced enough to operate safely in the presence of bicycles, they wouldn't be safe enough to operate in the presence of pedestrians.