Barriers And Enablers That Will Influence The Adoption Of Driverless Cars In The UK

Abstract

Considering the prevalent technological advancement in the transportation sector of the United Kingdom, it is not surprising that the development of driverless cars captured the public’s attention about the safety of these automobiles. For that reason, this study not only attempted to evaluate the advantages of driverless cars over human-driven vehicles but also determined the factors that would enhance effective adoption of these cars in the UK. The research further sought citizen reactions towards the introduction of driverless cars within the nation. The study was quantitative in nature, and data was collected using a web-based questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS. Notably, 121 respondents were considered, and the findings of the study revealed that driverless cars have more advantages than the human-driven cars. These specifically included that they are safer to drive, environmentally friendly, and time-saving. In addition, the cars also effectively reduce traffic congestions, fatalities due to accidents, and commuting expenses incurred by users. The results indicate that in order to encourage UK citizens to adopt and accept these cars, there is a need to improve the nature of the roads in the United Kingdom. Besides, it is essential to sensitize the public about the operation and maintenance of the automobiles. It is crucial to note that the identified results suggest that most of the UK citizens are extremely happy about the introduction of driverless cars. In this context, the findings undoubtedly reflect that these cars would suitably replace the human-driven vehicles. In summary, the results of the study suggest that UK citizens would effectively accept and adopt driverless cars. Although the study was successful, some limitations came into play, which will be addressed by other researchers in the same field of study.