When should India expect self-driving cars?

How long does it take for a technology to arrive from the UK or the USA to India? Not more than a decade, and that is the upper limit of technology transfer. read more

But to be generous now, India doesn't need a self driving car. At least for this decade. Let people first drive the normal cars properly. Not saying that every Indian driver isn't good. But the problem is not only with the drivers. It's the road condition. For example: I've seen more cattle on road than it should be grazing in a field. read more

Google’s self-driving Lexus car (Tony Avelar/AP) India may ban self-driving cars even before they become fully operational. Its transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari told the Hindustan Times on Tuesday: “I am very clear on this. read more

Cars are already driving themselves on roads in California, Texas, Arizona, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Though they are still restricted to specific test areas and driving conditions, it’s pretty clear that at some point in the future, completely driverless cars will be a mainstream reality. read more

The essential question is whether self-driving cars can be expected to completely avoid fatalities or whether it’s good enough that they reduce them. read more

Considering the above reasons, one may think that self-driving cars may not be successful in India. However there are many other areas where the technology can be applied: Agriculture: Farming in many places sees a shortage of manpower. read more