The buzz: “I’m the worst person to be stuck with in a traffic jam” (Larry King). “Self-Driving Cars Can’t Cure Traffic, but Economics Can” (NYTimes 03/08/17). The upsides of autonomous vehicles – safety, convenience, free time, mobility – will not alleviate jammed highways. So, what would you pay to be on the road at peak times? Four gurus on autonomous vehicles and cities kick the tires. The experts speak. Joe Burton, Whil: “They say the universe is expanding. That should help with the traffic” (Steven Wright). Heather Ashton, IDC: “Standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous; you
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