Full Driverless Technology Will Spur More Use of Shared Vehicles, Says ABI

As full driverless technology takes over, it "will spark a transformation of personal mobility," increasing the use of shared vehicles, said ABI Research in a Thursday news release. The market researcher predicts more than 11 million shared driverless vehicles will operate by 2030, serving an average of 64 users each. ABI said automakers will design vehicle interiors that will be reconfigurable to individual needs and preferences. “Car OEMs and other automotive newcomers have been imagining the interior of the driverless vehicle for some time, usually focusing on the fact that fully autonomous operation will do away with all of the usual driver distraction concerns and enable the occupant to fully engage in other tasks,” said ABI analyst James Hodgson.