Congestion, Safety, Economic, and Environmental Challenges of Vehicle Automation in Transport Systems: Comment on "Driverless Cars will Make Passenger Rail Obsolete," by Yair Wiseman [Opinion]

Driverless cars are expected to have the advantage of lifting requirements for driver's license ownership and fitness to drive. As such they may offer improved accessibility and mobility for those currently unable to drive, e.g., the elderly and disabled. Despite the postulated benefits, the role of driverless cars in future transport systems remains debatable, in terms of their potential to replace other transport modes or have a novel, unique, and complementary functionality.