Even if a system that actually performed well in a 100% autonomous mode was available, how is having manual override for safety actions like braking a bad thing? Why would you ever remove that? Removing it provides zero benefit whatsoever.

‘These lifeboats are taking up too much deck space on the Titanic.”

OK, but it should be mandatory that all feds can only use these cars.

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. How corrupt is the system? Do the Oceansgate engineers now work for the Fed?

Sounds like a way for a "glitch" to occur

Since most braking systems are still mechanical, I am guessing they want to get rid of the mechanical part to more easily eliminate targets once they hack all the vehicles a la Upload

Full send!

I guess it stops the feds having to do the dirty work of cutting people's brake cables.

If you assume Level 5 autonomy exists, you don't really need ANY control surface inside the car. Those just become useless artifacts. Steering wheels, gear shifters, gas/brake pedals, turn-signals, or rear-view mirrors.

Really, even map apps. Those just convert to glorified ToDo apps, where you say where you need to be at what time and the AV figures out how to get you there. Showing your position on a map is just more of a curiosity, like the airplane in-flight scenes, giving you a rough sense of place and calmly reassuring you that you are on your way (instead of, say, plunging into the sea).

You don't really need car windows either. Could be replaced with screens that show idealized imagescapes to enhance the transportation experience, or a movie.

Not requiring brake pedals is just the first logical step, if you want to let a machine drive you.

For those who actually enjoy the driving experience, AVs are stupid wastes of effort and tech.

I assume we will still be able to subscribe to a brake pedal service for a reasonable monthly fee?