Uber taxi apps and their ilk.

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Frijj said:
I can't work out if you're misunderstanding me or taking the piss.

If a plane fucks up, that is if the machinery of the plane fucks up, your pilot will likely not be able to save you.

You're willing to put your trust in a plane to work but not a driverless car, even though the dangers are lower in a driverless car.

I don't understand your fears.

I even specifically stated to you - if they're proven safe.
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I think its more you are misunderstanding me. I wouldnt get in a driverless car, i wouldnt get in a pilotless plane pretty simple really.
 


Frijj said:
So why wouldn't you trust a driverless car that is proven to be a safer form of transport than a human driving?
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Im sure you can provide a link to this mythical 100% safe vehicle.
 
Wierd Valley Mackem said:
Im sure you can provide a link to this mythical 100% safe vehicle.
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For goodness sakes man!

I've been proposing to you a hypothetical situation in which a driverless car is proven safe to find out if even then you would trust it.
Frijj said:
If they're proven to be safe and you still feel the same that's very narrow minded of you marra.
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Would you or would you not get in a driverless car that is proven safe?
 
Frijj said:
I can't work out if you're misunderstanding me or taking the piss.

If a plane fucks up, that is if the machinery of the plane fucks up, your pilot will likely not be able to save you.

You're willing to put your trust in a plane to work but not a driverless car, even though the dangers are lower in a driverless car.

I don't understand your fears.

I even specifically stated to you - if they're proven safe.
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I think you are slightly understating the role of a pilot here like.
 
Wierd Valley Mackem said:
Im sure you can provide a link to this mythical 100% safe vehicle.
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http://www.mobileye.com/ take a look at this, the future is closer than you think.

CatRyan said:
I didn't know that, that is good. Without being un pc I would say that the need for licensed drivers for transporting the vulnerable is even more important though.



that was kind of my point in my first post

first and foremost I discount the use of Uber as I think it is unsafe so I haven't really thought anymore about them as I would never use them but I would be concerned over the rights of the worker, the safety of the passenger and the tax being paid etc
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and to answer catryan's fears, i use uber, addison lee and if the other two are unavailable black cabs in london for both myself and my girlfriend (NO) and by far the worst are the black cabs. uber drivers know that if they slip up, uber will get rid of them, and you have all their information on your phone. a black cab you are lucky if you write down the registration plate. ive had uber drivers come to my house and knock on my door to return stuff ive left in taxis. cheaper, more professional and safer than black cabs imo. give them a try, im sure they will not disappoint. (also refer me so i can get a £10er off ;))
 
Mackem00 said:
We seem to be over an ocean now tho aswell. You've chosen the worst worst case scenario rather unfairly imo.
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What's a better scenario, engine failure over land?

My point was that he's willing to trust machines that in the event of their failure, be that electronic or mechanical, are reasonably likely to cause greater damage and loss of life than a crash of a driverless car, even if those cars are proven safe. Which they wouldn't be allowed on the roads if they weren't!
 
Frijj said:
What's a better scenario, engine failure over land?

My point was that he's willing to trust machines that in the event of their failure, be that electronic or mechanical, are reasonably likely to cause greater damage and loss of life than a crash of a driverless car, even if those cars are proven safe. Which they wouldn't be allowed on the roads if they weren't!
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Your argument also sags slightly due to the daily need for a car whereas he may only use a plane once/twice a year if that.
 
Frijj said:
For goodness sakes man!

I've been proposing to you a hypothetical situation in which a driverless car is proven safe to find out if even then you would trust it.


Would you or would you not get in a driverless car that is proven safe?
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Your hypothetical car wont ever exist that is the point. Man ;)

Mackem00 said:
Your argument also sags slightly due to the daily need for a car whereas he may only use a plane once/twice a year if that.
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Its sags because these modes of transport wont exist in my lifetime anyway :D
 
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