1859 Autonomous Vehicles and Public Health: Literature Review

Conclusions Even with the trade-offs and many unknown consequences of AVs as an evolving technology, it has the potential to positively impact the overall health of society if is properly regulated and managed by the authorities and the society. AVs could improve public health through improvements to safety, access, personal utility and further improvements in the environment when individuals abandon ownership of private vehicles and fossil fuels.
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research