I'LL DRIVE YOU! On the public acceptance of Autonomous Driving and its impacts on further considerations in Austria and beyond

Abstract

The main aim of this research is to look at the attitude of the Austrian public and different stakeholders towards Autonomous mobility, especially self-driving cars and design some possible measures for further research and policy makers on the topic public acceptance, engagement and information. Our research has so far shown that measures concerning traffic safety are key for the successful introduction of autonomous driving in Austria. This approach has to include measures concerning target-oriented information, research about the interaction mode between vulnerable road users and autonomous cars as well as measures regarding future training and licensing.