Originally Posted by East_coast: HK taxi drivers are an eclectic bunch of interesting people. Google is an advertising company. I know which I would prefer to spend 30 mins with. Yep... I imagine any driverless ride will be one long session of video adverts that you can't switch off.
Originally Posted by bookblogger: Yep... I imagine any driverless ride will be one long session of video adverts that you can't switch off. True, can't deny that possibility. Maybe its better to have a human driver after all.
Originally Posted by bookblogger: Yep... I imagine any driverless ride will be one long session of video adverts that you can't switch off. Ahh, like some of the current buses then.
Originally Posted by bookblogger: Yep... I imagine any driverless ride will be one long session of video adverts that you can't switch off. These will be targeted ads. They will know who you are and get adverts that match what they think you want. Even less variety in life - oh dear
Originally Posted by TheBrit: Ahh, like some of the current buses then. Yes, but even more insulting because you'll be paying a higher price to be a captive audience.
I hope they do not program them to have an OCD addiction to car cleanliness, thereby leaving room in the boot for more than hand luggage!
Last edited by Stoob; 03-08-2014 at 03:43 AM.