Andrew Hawkins, April 16, “Forget the fact that most autonomous vehicles operate each day safely, anonymously, and without fanfare. There are hundreds in operation today in California, Arizona, Texas, and elsewhere, and the numbers are only going to increase. But when they do make mistakes, people tend to notice. Numerous public opinion polls have shown declining support for autonomous vehicles (AV) over the years and a rise in outright hostility toward the technology.

The autonomous vehicle industry’s main lobbying group — yes, of course it has one — is intent on reversing this trend before it gets much worse. The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) represents Cruise, Waymo, Zoox, Motional, and others. Today, it released something it’s calling its “TRUST Principles,” which is basically an action plan for dealing with these negative headlines and spiraling poll numbers.. ….” 

Hmmmm…   What?? Maybe the “lobbying group” hasn’t done a good job in selling the value of “autonomous vehicles (AV)”.  Have they done a self-reflection and look critically at what their polls ask and what they are pushing.  Why should anyone want to “support” something like that.  Why shouldn’t the “public” (the 99 %)  be outraged at something that is for the 1%!  Think about it… “look no hands”!!!   Alain & Elizabeth