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They have automated mining trucks in Australia.

They have 3 test bed airframes looking at automatic unmanned flight.

Cars are more difficult and will still have 'the man in the loop'

However, a lot of technology and breakthrough is gathering pace and a lot is coming to cars in very near future.

They will be automatic buses on auto bus lanes.
Auto cars are likely in certain areas, motorways and new roads.

Yes very doubtful you would have in backstreets of cities etc.

The money going in to this type of work actually generates break off technology discoveries and filters in to other areas.

Remember it's the knob behind the wheel that causes accidents.

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Originally Posted by Brigand

Remember it's the knob behind the wheel that causes accidents.

Yep and 33000 die in the US every year as a result.
Ultimately, this is why semi and fully autonomous vehicles will happen