""Non-shared AVs may contribute to increased VMT as they often travel empty between trips, search for parking, or return home after dropping off passengers.""
""This increase in VMT can lead to higher traffic congestion and environmental impacts, countering some of the benefits provided by AV technology.""
Research indicates that the rise of self-driving cars in urban areas could lead to a 6 percent increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). This increase occurs regardless of whether the vehicles are carrying passengers or not, largely due to factors like 'deadheading' where autonomous taxis travel empty. Additionally, the convenience of driverless cars may encourage individuals to abandon public transport, further exacerbating traffic congestion and environmental issues, countering the intended benefits of autonomous vehicle technology.
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