There is a prediction that all transport vehicles will be substituted by self-driving cars. While this modification would offer several benefits like reduced accidents and fewer emissions, the drawbacks of this development can outweigh the advantages.
Indeed, many problems would be addressed in the future by introducing driverless cars. We should admit that numerous human drivers tend to neglect driving rules and break laws, thereby causing terrible accidents. Having said that, driverless cars will obey every rule, making the roads safer for everyone. Accidents would be minimized by the introduction of driverless cars.
Another advantage is that as autonomous cars are computer-controlled, they do not emit any emissions into the atmosphere. The thing is, cars are fuelled by gas or gasoline, and at the same time, these fuels are released into the atmosphere, leading to pollution. So, driverless cars would be the main solution to this issue.
As far as downsides are concerned, firstly, a self-driving car would be unaffordable for most people. Due to its multifunctionality, it will be quite expensive compared to common cars. As a result, many who have financial problems can not buy it without saving money.
Secondly, as drivers more accustomed to not driving, their proficiency and experience will diminish. That is to say, if in rush hours, sef-driving cars may not work because of some problems like not working operating system or lack of power, humans have to drive cars themselves. At that time, they might have some issues in terms of driving a car.
In conclusion, although a lot of benefits of driverless cars are seen, the negative sides such as costs and lack of proficiency in people will be greater than advantages.