Majority of Americans Remain Wary of Self-Driving Cars, AAA Survey Finds

While trust in autonomous vehicles has slightly improved, most Americans prioritize safety features over self-driving technology.

An AAA survey reveals that 61% of Americans are afraid to ride in self-driving cars, a slight improvement from 66% last year.
Only 13% of respondents believe developing autonomous vehicles should be a priority, down from 18% in 2022.
Most Americans favor advanced safety systems like Automatic Emergency Braking and Lane Keeping Assist over fully autonomous technology.
Waymo remains the only large-scale robotaxi provider in the U.S., while other automakers like GM and Ford shift their focus to enhancing driver-assistance features.
Tesla plans to launch its robotaxi service in Austin this June, though public skepticism and regulatory scrutiny persist.