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Companies like Optimus Ride are developing geofenced autonomous vehicle services—low-speed, localized fleets operating in specific areas such as industrial parks or university campuses—serving as testing grounds for broader deployment.
Already, features like automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, lane changing, and parking are becoming commonplace. Society is increasingly adopting car-sharing and ride-hailing services, indicating a gradual shift toward more sustainable mobility practices.
The Road to a Fully Autonomous Future
Realizing a future dominated by AVs will take time—estimations suggest it could be a 25-30 year transition. Complete automation capable of handling all driving conditions is more than a decade away, and societal acceptance will evolve gradually.