When Will Self Driving Cars Exist?

In 2018, Waymo CEO John Krafcik warned autonomous robocars would take longer than expected. In 2021, some experts aren't sure when, if ever, individuals will be able to purchase steering-wheel-free cars that drive themselves off the lot.

How soon will self-driving cars be available?

For years, Ford promised that it would launch a full-scale autonomous vehicle business, including robotaxis and driverless delivery, by 2021. That later got pushed to 2022, with the automaker citing delays due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Will there be self-driving cars in 2030?

Forecasts predict that one in 10 vehicles will be fully automated globally by 2030, but until difficult challenges can be fully resolved, the industry can only speculate. In reality, many pieces of a very complicated puzzle need to fall into place before autonomous vehicles become a normal sight on the roads.