Designing for Women’s Safety in Autonomous Rideshares. - TEAGUE

Designing for Women’s Safety in Autonomous Rideshares. - TEAGUE

In addition to the very real risk of assault that comes with today’s rideshare experience, 76 percent of women are skeptical driverless cars will be safe. With Uber and Lyft now offering pilot autonomous rides, the combination of rideshare and autonomous driving is fast approaching. There are new, unique design challenges emerging around ensuring that women and other vulnerable groups of people, such as children and the elderly, feel safe.