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In general, 84 percent who have ridden in an autonomous vehicle are open to taking another ride, while 53 percent say they are comfortable with the safety and security levels of self-driving technology.

Half of Gen Z respondents said robotaxis are preferable as there are no awkward social interactions with a driver, while another 30 percent of respondents said robotaxis are cleaner. In the 2022 Consumer Mobility Report, nearly half (46 percent) who have ridden in a robotaxi before said they would do so again. Outside of conferences and trade shows, robotaxis are one of the best ways to experience self-driving technology. “Trust in the technology is built on understanding it.” Robotaxis Present An Opportunity “We’ve had many astute questions during these demos that underscore why redundancy is so important,” Agnew continued. The Michigan-based company has organized autonomous vehicle demos at industry events like AutoSens and the SAE World Congress. “Consumers may hear that autonomous technology is safe, but since trust is a key part of the equation, they won’t really believe it until they experience it for themselves,” said David Agnew, VP of Business Development for Dataspeed. “Unless a trained product specialist can answer questions based on what you’re seeing and experiencing inside the car, the concept of autonomy won’t come to life as easily or as quickly,” Popson added.

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Productions Plus team members are present at over 80 auto shows annually across the United States, representing numerous manufacturers. “There is a trust factor with autonomy, and watching it on a video does not fully elevate that trust,” said Hedy Popson, President and CEO of Productions Plus, a national talent agency that handpicks brand ambassadors to represent automakers in the public arena. While responsible media coverage can relay the correct information to a wide swath of consumers, in-person demonstrations with an industry expert go further on an individual level. According to Motional, these percentages will rise as more people experience the technology firsthand, a sentiment shared by other industry experts. In the 2022 Consumer Mobility report, 27 percent said they have ridden in an autonomous vehicle, a two percent increase versus Motional’s 2021 report. More Information Firsthand Experiences Fuel Acceptance